More than 30 years ago, 3D Systems launched the 3D printing industry and has been leading additive manufacturing innovation ever since. Today, our diverse, global workforce brings innovation, performance, and reliability to every interaction - empowering our customers to create physical products at a digital pace. 3D Systems' solutions address a variety of advanced applications in healthcare and industrial markets such as medical and dental, aerospace & defense, automotive, and durable goods.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
Lead NPI and Transitions projects with EMS PSL suppliers. Lead company-wide objectives by leveraging world-class EMS suppliers for high quality, low cost supply lines of finish goods. Implement global procurement contracts to affect corporate-wide objectives.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Lead EMS Supplier RFQs, the supplier selection and award process
Lead NPI Sourcing Projects, accountable for Phase Gate deliverables
As part of the NPI RFQ process, direct the Sourcing of the most competitively priced: BOM, tooling/fixtures, Compliance, Samples, NRE and design services
Lead cost-cutting and streamlining programs such as implementing rapid replenishment programs (VMI or consignment programs)
Lead Should Cost and Should Take analytics to attain the best marketplace value
Negotiate and implement Supplier Agreements (Development Supply Agreements, Binding Agreements, Pull System Agreements and SOWs)
Lead supplier performance clause recourse as needed (e.g. Warranty, Delivery etc...)
Develop and facilitate major supplier relationships
Lead cross-functional team on supplier Common Assessments Audits to evaluate process capabilities, manufacturing capacity, QC procedures, technology leadership, managerial and financial stability.
Direct early supplier involvement initiatives in the design of new products
Leverage existing suppliers for maximum benefit upon awarding NPI, Transitions and Sustaining projects gaining incremental benefits of cost and delivery terms for 3DS
Establish and manage aggressive cost reduction programs for assigned responsibilities
Create and maintain KPIs to track performance trends
Pull spend data from various systems, perform data analysis in Excel, and make recommendations through created PPT presentations to senior leaders
Develop and leverage relationships with internal customers through open communication and follow-up
Promote synergism between Sourcing, Research and Development Engineering, Design Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing, and Manufacturing to drive products down faster learning curves
Solicit the input of all Sourcing personnel (Forecast, Buying, SIOP etc... ) in negotiating both EMS and key commodity supplier partnerships, devising objectives and strategies
Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Preferred Supplier List
International and domestic travel required; lead morning and late night calls as needed with global team
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business or Engineering
10+ years Supply Chain experience with progressive responsibility
High Business acumen and attention to detail
International travel and sourcing experience, foreign language knowledge preferred (Spanish or Mandarin)
Green Belt Certification
Additional Qualifications:
Advanced degree, preferably an MBA in Business or Engineering
CPM/CPSM and/or APICS certification
Wide sourcing experience with mechanical, electro-mechanical, and electronics exposure desired
Previous knowledge or experience with REACH, ROHS, WEEE, CalProp 65 etc...
Previous experience with turn-key finish goods sourcing and buy/sell sourcing
Strong contract negotiation skills with precise written communication
Excellent teaming abilities
Strong communication and leadership skills dealing with a global cross-functional team
Aptitude to work comfortably in a highly matrix organizational environment
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments with various deadlines
Experience implementing rapid replenishment programs (VMI or consignment programs)
WHY 3D SYSTEMS?
Make a meaningful difference
Founded in 1986, we are the original pioneers of 3D printing. Today, we have a diverse global team that is at the forefront of shaping the entire additive space that spans everything from aerospace to healthcare. What we're doing in digital manufacturing is changing lives and transforming how the world makes things. It's a big responsibility to have this type of impact. And it's where we thrive.
Be you, at your best
We care about treating people right and we know that life is more than work. This is why we approach rewards and benefits at a personal level so that you have the resources you need to take care of yourself and be you, at your best.
Below are a few of the rewards and benefits we offer:
Comprehensive health plans
Generous paid parental and bereavement leave
Hybrid work practices for better work/life balance
