Commodity Manager- Material Sourcing

We are looking for an experienced Material Sourcing Manage r to lead strategic sourcing activities for direct materials in a global, technology-driven manufacturing environment. In this role, you will own sourcing strategies for materials used in 3D printing applications, manage strategic supplier partnerships across global markets lead commercial negotiations, and collaborate closely with R&D, Engineering, and Operations to support innovation, cost competitiveness, and supply continuity. What You'll Do Lead strategic sourcing for direct materials, including chemicals, resins, polymers, 3D printing materials, and other technically complex production materials. Develop and execute commodity and supplier strategies, balancing cost reduction initiatives, quality, technical requirements, and supply continuity. Identify, evaluate, and qualify new and alternative suppliers to strengthen the supply base and reduce sourcing risks. Lead end-to-end sourcing processes, including RFx, supplier selection, cost analysis, benchmarking, and commercial negotiations. Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, driving supplier performance, continuous improvement, and long-term partnerships. Lead supplier contract negotiations end-to-end, including pricing, commercial terms, and long-term strategic agreements, in collaboration with Legal and relevant stakeholders, while driving cost optimization initiatives. Act as the sourcing lead for NPI and Product Lifecycle Management (PLCM), partnering with technical teams from early development and supplier qualification through product launch and ongoing production. Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Legal, Finance, and Operations to align sourcing decisions with business and technical needs. Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including single-source dependencies, capacity constraints, lead times, and supplier performance challenges. What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field. 7+ years of procurement experience, including at least 4 years in strategic sourcing, commodity management, within a global manufacturing environment. Proven hands-on experience in direct material procurement for manufacturing – mandatory. Experience sourcing chemicals, resins, polymers, or other technically complex production materials – strong advantage. Proven track record in supplier negotiations, commercial agreements, cost optimization, and supplier qualification. Strong technical understanding and the ability to work effectively with R&D and Engineering teams. Excellent analytical, negotiation, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and influence stakeholders in a global, matrix organization. Fluent English – required.