Sourcing Specialist

Xometry • Waltham, MA

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

Xometry’s Sourcing Specialist is an experienced, detail-oriented professional who resolves challenging manufacturing projects that fall outside standard automated sourcing workflows. The role manually coordinates and places complex or escalated orders through in-depth technical review, strategic problem-solving, and outreach to qualified manufacturing partners. Specialists work with suppliers, customers, engineers, and internal teams to find solutions for unique or high-priority orders involving processes such as CNC machining, sheet-metal fabrication, and additive printing. The position requires manufacturing knowledge and sound judgment to meet cost, quality, and delivery goals.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply-chain management, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Demonstrated success resolving complex supplier or production challenges.
• Strong sourcing, procurement, or supplier-management background, ideally in a manufacturing or engineering-related environment.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, sheet-metal fabrication, or additive manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and basic GD&T.
• Competence with online research and cost validation for raw materials, finishing services, and related items.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills for coordinating among multiple stakeholders.
• Organized and self-driven, with the ability to prioritize and resolve longer-term or multi-stage sourcing cases.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality results under time constraints.
• Comfort making independent decisions within defined pricing and policy parameters.
• Strong curiosity about manufacturing and a desire to expand technical knowledge.
• Proficiency with Google Sheets and Docs.

Nice To Haves

• Salesforce experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage advanced sourcing cases requiring detailed technical or pricing analysis and extended follow-up to place orders with a production team.
• Investigate why suppliers have not accepted projects and develop strategies to recover stalled projects.
• Review technical documentation and manufacturing drawings with engineers, clients, or manufacturers to validate feasibility and identify risks or needed clarifications.
• Collaborate with design engineers, manual quoters, case managers, and sales to resolve technical or scheduling concerns.
• Communicate with suppliers and customers to clarify requirements, negotiate terms, and align expectations.
• Maintain comprehensive case notes and documentation to support leadership visibility and continuity across active escalations.
• Provide informal guidance and technical support to Sourcing Coordinators on complex or unfamiliar situations.

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

What This Job Offers

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