Global Sourcing Manager, Mechanicals

Carbon is commercializing fundamental advances in 3D printing materials and hardware.  The result:  Faster printing, diverse material properties, and a game-changing customer experience. Our product is the intersection of hardware, software, and molecular science.  Our mission is simple: to change how products are produced, and allow our customers to make the un-makeable.  From customized lattices for various applications, patient-specific medical devices, to on-demand spare part production, we enable creation in ways that were previously impossible. 

We are a team of passionate entrepreneurs, engineers, programmers, and materials scientists who value creativity and the ability to get things done. Carbon operates in a complex business environment that includes a global customer and vendor base, a product portfolio across software, chemicals, hardware, and accessories, and the ambition to scale new technology in mass production and manufacturing.  To support our growth strategy, we are looking to hire Senior Global Strategic Sourcing Manager - Mechanicals

This role will report to Carbon’s Director of Strategic Sourcing and is located in Redwood City, CA. The position requires at least 3 days a week in the Redwood City office. 

Specific Responsibilities:

• Responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies to manage cost, quality, delivery, and overall supply base performance in the Mechanical commodity areas.
• Identify and realize cost-saving and cost-reduction opportunities on existing spend.
• Help build a culture of long-term savings on procurement costs without compromising supply or quality
• Continually explore new technologies to optimize performance, efficiency, and value to stakeholders
• Drive the creation of efficient and scalable processes within Sourcing, and across Carbon in general.
• Proactively engage with Engineering, Product and Finance stakeholders to develop, refine and execute on the Carbon’s business and NPI/technology roadmap
• Challenge suppliers and the internal development team to identify and implement innovative designs, value-add specification changes, concepts and materials.

The Ideal Candidate has:

• 8+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement or vendor management experience, with a preference for experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Direct experience in procuring mechanical components, including CNC Machining, Castings, Extrusions, Sheet Metals/Stampings, and Coatings.
• The ability to build and nurture strong relationships both within and external to Carbon
• Strong negotiation, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Self-directed and able to work independently or within teams
• Superior interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to summarize complex issues and drive decisions by stakeholders or Senior Leadership.
• Ability to perform financial analysis (i.e., supplier capital projects, ROI, NPV, financial status, make vs. buy, etc.)
• The ability to successfully leverage technology and financial systems to extract and analyze data
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Supply Chain Management or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Must have the unrestricted right to work in the US without requiring sponsorship
• Demonstrates Business Acumen:  Contribute to the company strategy and aligns the strategic priorities of own area with the direction and strategic priorities of the broader organization.
• Values Customer Centricity: Anticipates evolving customer needs and how to address them, doing the right thing in the right way
• Drives Decision Making: Makes timely, informed decisions that consider the facts, goals, constraints, and risks.
• Applies Analytical Thinking: Gather relevant information, identify key issues, compare data from different sources; draw appropriate conclusions to arrive at appropriate solutions.
• Values Teamwork & Collaboration: Facilitates Collaboration, actively engaging and to make joint decision and share best practices.
• Displays Global Perspective: Conveys an understanding of the organization's global market position, opportunities, capabilities, and competitive threats and takes cultural issues and geographic differences into account when making plans and decisions.

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Carbon, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills

At Carbon, we look at the person holistically and carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining salary. The compensation bracket for this position is $132,800 - $199,200 per year.  In order to maintain equitable internal pay practices, we aim to hire new employees near the midpoint of $166,000, taking into account your experience, work location, certifications, and the unique skills you bring to the role. 

If you are not based in our Redwood City office, the range above will be adjusted for the geographical differential associated with your actual work location. For more information on how we modify your pay based on your location, please refer to our geographic differentials chart.  For details on our total rewards package, visit https://www.carbon3d.com/about/life-at-carbon.

Carbon also offers to our eligible employees a comprehensive total rewards package that includes equity, benefits, and time off programs.