Director, Sourcing Strategy & Operations

Xometry • Waltham, MA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Xometry is hiring a Director, Sourcing Strategy & Operations to own and drive the strategic vision and execution of its U.S. domestic sourcing team across CNC Machining, Additive Manufacturing, and Sheet & Tube Fabrication. Sourcing is a key enabler of revenue and margin growth. This leader will solve complex sourcing problems in collaboration with product, engineering, pricing, operations, and sales teams, supporting growth of Xometry’s AI-powered custom manufacturing marketplace.

The role is responsible for transforming sourcing operations and processes to support Xometry’s goal of becoming the “Everything Store” for custom manufacturing. Working across technology, manufacturing, and marketplace dynamics, the Director will improve value for buyers and suppliers while helping shape the company’s future.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in manufacturing, procurement, supply chain management, or marketplace operations, with exposure to technology implementation.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, technologies, and industry dynamics.
• Experience using data analytics and AI to drive strategic business decisions.
• Demonstrated success working across organizations to implement complex initiatives.
• Ability to create and articulate compelling long-term strategies while delivering short-term results.

Nice To Haves

• Consulting experience.
• MBA or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of more than 20 sourcing specialists and managers to achieve sourcing margin and efficiency targets.
• Drive continuous improvement by defining and monitoring KPIs across the order placement-to-delivery funnel.
• Assess sourcing workflows, identify bottlenecks, and redesign processes to improve efficiency.
• Define and execute technology and operational strategies for sourcing to drive growth and profitability across manufacturing verticals.
• Benchmark against industry best practices and drive improvements through a multi-year roadmap.
• Collaborate with technology teams to improve AI-powered matching algorithms, sourcing costs, supplier selection, acceptance rates, and margin performance.
• Provide input to pricing, partner, and category teams on strategies and operational improvements to enhance gross margins and partner performance.
• Evaluate partner performance across geographies to inform sourcing strategy and address customer needs across capabilities, geography, and price points.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, sales, and operations teams to project-manage and implement initiatives that drive marketplace growth.

Benefits

• 401(k) match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, floating holidays, and fixed holidays
• Maternity and bonding leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Other wellbeing resources
• Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed