Buyer

Markforged (NYSE: MKFG) is reinventing the $1 trillion+ worldwide manufacturing industry so that engineers can build anything they imagine while reducing environmental impact. With the market’s most robust 3D printing hardware, software and material solution, a world-class team, great customers and abundant capital, we’re well placed to continue our growth and innovation. 

As a Buyer on our team, you will be given the challenge of procuring material for internal and external manufacturing, production support, and engineering development projects that makes production of Markforged’s products possible.  You will work with suppliers on critical supply situations to resolve time-sensitive needs for material. You’ll also work closely with our production and manufacturing operations to ensure availability of key production material at the right cost, quality and cost.

What will you own?

• Plan, schedule, release and manage purchase, interplant orders and work orders as required
• Formulate Requests for Proposals / Request for Quotes based on Center of Excellence Requirements
• Source selection and award of direct or indirect material purchase orders for assigned products
• Perform cost/price analysis for competitive and non-competitive procurements
• Develop and executes strategies for negotiation of purchase order terms: price, delivery, expedites, terminations, etc.
• Work with internal and external suppliers to resolve material issues (shortages, emergency customer demands, etc.)
• Develop and maintains communication channels between various departments to maintain the flow of materials to support the customer
• Review, communicates and acts upon anticipated delays
• Review anticipated shortage reports for future demands
• Actively look for improvements in the planning/ scheduling process
• Participate in capacity review meetings with internal and external suppliers
• Actively work on reducing inventory/lead times

What you have:

• University degree (preferred in technical field)
• 2+ years of work experience in material planning (purchasing) in manufacturing environment with high mix low volume material structure
• Solid knowledge of lot sizing, material planning and production scheduling
• Solid knowledge of Manufacturing Resource Planning
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Analytical skills
• Industry experience with a global manufacturer a plus

• Fluent English minimum Level C2
• Technical aptitude for problem solving and issue resolution
• Hybrid working with 3 days from our office in Krakow.

Important Note: 

Although we list out what we generally look for, we are very likely missing other attributes and skills that you have that could make you a great fit, but are not currently listed. Research has shown this especially applies to women and other marginalized groups, who tend to apply if they check 100% of every box, versus men who apply if they hit roughly 60%. The point we’re getting at, it doesn’t hurt to take a chance and apply!

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Why Markforged?

Help us reinvent manufacturing. 

We are reinventing manufacturing so that engineers can build anything they imagine.

We are one team that wins together!

You will be engaging every day with passionate and dedicated individuals in a collaborative environment working towards making best-in-class products.

Perks & Benefits

For all US-based roles, we offer a competitive compensation package and a full suite of benefits, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), parental leave, commuter benefits, open PTO policy, and more. Our work environment includes casual dress, a fully stocked kitchen, bike storage, free parking, weekly catered lunches, and fitness perks. You will have unlimited access to our 3D printers for professional and personal parts!