Global Supply Manager

Formlabs•Somerville, MA

10h

About The Position

Formlabs is seeking a Global Supply Manager to source components from suppliers around the world and help balance cost, quality, reliability, and supply availability. The role works closely with suppliers and internal teams to expand manufacturing capabilities and improve products. The Global Supply Manager partners with R&D on new product introductions, supplier qualification, manufacturing process development, and launch readiness. The position also manages supplier selection and negotiations, sourcing strategies, cost modeling, material procurement, and reporting on material availability, schedule, and program costs.

Requirements

1–5 years of post-graduate experience in strategic sourcing, manufacturing, or supplier quality engineering.
A degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Ability to travel internationally up to 20%.
Excellent presentation, written, and verbal communication skills.
Experience developing process quality plans, conducting supplier quality audits, and driving yield improvements.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
High attention to detail and data analysis skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across a wide variety of teams.

Nice To Haves

3D CAD design experience, particularly with SolidWorks.
At least 2 years of experience with electronics and reading schematics.
Advanced spreadsheet skills.

Responsibilities

Work with R&D to identify and qualify suppliers for new product introductions.
Own the Plan for Every Part (PFEP) in a new product introduction bill of materials.
Manage supplier selection, negotiations, and contract execution to secure value, quality, and risk mitigation.
Facilitate communication of technical requirements between suppliers and Formlabs R&D.
Research manufacturing technologies and market intelligence to develop supply chain strategies.
Identify supply risks, lead negotiations, and drive continuous improvement in supplier performance and sourcing processes.
Lead and track supplier manufacturing process development and launch readiness for new products and design changes, working with R&D.
Own cost modeling and cost estimation for new products.
Source and procure materials from suppliers and contract manufacturers in time for new product introduction builds.
Maintain clear-to-build reports ahead of new product introduction builds and update senior leadership on material availability, schedule, and program cost.
Travel internationally to visit suppliers for quality audits, quarterly business reviews, and relationship building.