Sourcing Associate

Xometry
Lexington, KY
Career-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at entry-level to mid-level supply chain professionals who thrive in cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a background in supply chain or business and a knack for creative problem-solving
    — “Must be a detail oriented, problem solver with the ability to thrive in ambiguous situations with minimal direction”
  • Individuals who can manage multiple tasks and communicate effectively with both customers and internal teams
    — “Ability to handle several assignments simultaneously”
  • Professionals with interest in manufacturing and a willingness to learn technical tools like Solidworks and Salesforce
    — “Basic knowledge of Solidworks, Salesforce, Looker, and Mechanical Print interpretation are encouraged”

Things to consider

  • The role demands accountability for sourcing KPIs like margin and time to resolution
    — “Accountable for sourcing KPI’s (margin and time to resolution)”
  • Candidates must be prepared to work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations
    — “seeking a fast paced career opportunity and is driven to delivering unparalleled service”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience with cross-functional collaboration and order resolution in your resume and interviews
    — “work cross functionally to devise recovery strategies for your assigned orders”
  • Emphasize your ability to identify manufacturing issues and propose solutions
    — “Initial triage of orders by uncovering potential manufacturing issues”
  • Showcase your communication skills with examples of managing customer and partner expectations
    — “Creativity, attention to detail, and a strong verbal/written communication skill set are critical assets”
  • Demonstrate your proficiency in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides with specific examples
    — “Proficiency in computer skills to include: Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • improved order fulfillment
  • enhanced customer and partner satisfaction
Typical background
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Commerce or related field

Skills & requirements

Required

Collaboration With Cross-functional TeamsProblem-solvingAttention To DetailVerbal And Written Communication SkillsAbility To Handle Multiple Assignments

Preferred

SolidworksSalesforceLookerMechanical Print Interpretation

Stack & domain

Google DocsGoogle SheetsGoogle SlidesSolidworksSalesforceLookerMechanical Print InterpretationCommunicationProblem SolvingAttention To DetailCreativityTeamwork

About the role

Original posting from Xometry via Greenhouse

Xometry (NASDAQ: XMTR) powers the industries of today and tomorrow by connecting the people with big ideas to the manufacturers who can bring them to life. Xometry’s digital marketplace gives manufacturers the critical resources they need to grow their business while also making it easy for buyers at Fortune 1000 companies to tap into global manufacturing capacity.

Xometry is looking to expand the Sourcing Team by adding a Sourcing Associate dedicated to providing best-in-class service for our expanding group of global Partners and Customers. The Sourcing Associate will work cross functionally to execute a variety of service functions in an effort to create a frictionless order experience for both the Partner Network and our customers. The ideal candidate is seeking a fast paced career opportunity and is driven to delivering unparalleled service for both customers and partners. Creativity, attention to detail, and a strong verbal/written communication skill set are critical assets. Flexibility and a relentless focus to finding unique solutions for each part will make the difference for this position.

Often the Sourcing Team is the last chance to fulfill our customer’s order. As a result, the Sourcing Associate will be responsible for identifying and implementing solutions for the most challenging and complex orders. This will require: collaboration with multiple internal teams; active engagement with Xometry’s partner network; and collaboration with the customer to develop a recovery plan for each order.

How You'll Contribute:  

Initial triage of orders by uncovering potential manufacturing issues (Tolerances, design limitations, material availability…ect).

Identifying alternative sourcing strategies

Cultivate network relationships and proactively communicate capacity gaps / constraints across the network

Work cross functionally to devise recovery strategies for your assigned orders

Accountable for sourcing KPI’s (margin and time to resolution)

What You Bring To Xometry: 

Must be a detail oriented, problem solver with the ability to thrive in ambiguous situations with minimal direction

Strong verbal and written communication skills

A strong desire to learn and grow within the company and the position

Ability to handle several assignments simultaneously

Proficiency in computer skills to include: Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides (Google’s equivalent of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint); and basic Internet navigation skills

Basic knowledge of Solidworks, Salesforce, Looker, and Mechanical Print interpretation are encouraged

Qualifications: 

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Commerce or a related field preferred 

Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and customers

#LI-Hybrid

Xometry is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

For US based roles: Xometry participates in E-Verify and after a job offer is accepted, will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Source: Xometry careers (Greenhouse)

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