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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in supply chain management, including supplier relationship management, contract negotiations, and performance evaluation. Proficient in utilizing data analytics to drive decision-making and continuous improvement in manufacturing environments.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Supply Chain ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementContract NegotiationData AnalysisManufacturing Processes
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Hard Skills
Supplier EvaluationCapacity PlanningQuality SystemsProcess ImprovementLogistics ManagementInventory ManagementCNC MachiningInjection MoldingAdditive ManufacturingSheet Metal Fabrication
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProject ManagementCommunication SkillsStakeholder ManagementOrganizational Skills
Tools & Technologies
ERP SystemsMRP SystemsCRM SystemsMicrosoft ExcelSupply Chain Management Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
APICS CSCP
Industry Keywords
Supplier Risk ManagementBusiness Continuity PlanningSupplier Performance ProgramsManufacturing EnvironmentsCommercial Negotiations
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage the local supplier network composition, including onboarding and offboarding
- Reduce dependency on single-source suppliers, negotiate supply agreements, and conduct supplier evaluations
- Ensure on-time shipment of customer orders from suppliers for the local region
- Supervise selection and qualification of new suppliers
- Support the Legal Team with supplier contract negotiations and compliance
- Develop relationships with newly onboarded suppliers and create business opportunities
- Maintain and enhance current supplier relationships, including travel to supplier locations
- Identify and develop new capabilities, materials, and post-processing options
- Support production-capacity planning and order fulfillment
- Ensure supplier quality and compliance with Quality Team standards
- Monitor and report supplier network performance, including on-time rate, non-conformances, and order fulfillment
- Act as liaison and escalation point between Protolabs and suppliers
- Deploy manufacturing best practices to improve process consistency across the network
- Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Operations on supply chain strategies
- Monitor industry trends, market dynamics, and technological advancements to drive continuous improvement
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related field
- Minimum 4 years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, procurement, supplier management, manufacturing operations, or a related field
- Experience working within manufacturing environments such as CNC Machining, Injection Molding, Sheet Metal Fabrication, Additive Manufacturing, or similar industrial sectors
- Experience managing supplier relationships and supplier performance programs
- Experience evaluating supplier capabilities, production capacity, quality systems, and operational performance
- Experience supporting commercial negotiations, supplier agreements, and supplier development initiatives
- Demonstrated experience using data and analytics to drive supply chain decisions and performance improvements
- Strong understanding of supply chain management principles, including sourcing, procurement, supplier management, capacity planning, logistics, and inventory management
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes including CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, injection molding, additive manufacturing, or related technologies
- Ability to assess supplier capabilities, manufacturing processes, quality systems, and production constraints
- Strong analytical skills and ability to evaluate supplier performance using KPIs such as on-time delivery, quality performance, capacity utilization, responsiveness, and fulfillment rates
- Experience conducting supplier business reviews and developing corrective action plans
- Demonstrated negotiation skills supporting commercial discussions, pricing reviews, and supplier agreements
- Knowledge of supplier risk management and business continuity planning
- Ability to identify and implement process improvement opportunities across supplier networks
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority and drive cross-functional alignment
- Proficiency with ERP, MRP, CRM, and supply chain management systems
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis capabilities
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and evolving environment
- Ability to travel up to 15%
- Advanced supply chain certifications such as APICS CSCP or similar credentials are an advantage
- Additional languages can be an asset, depending on the region of operation
Benefits
Comp & perks- Annual company bonus
- Well-being support through OpenUp, providing professional psychological support
- Daily lunch and snacks
- External training and events
- In-house LEARN platform with courses and workshops
- Regular team events and socials
- Supportive and inclusive culture