Full-Time

Global Sourcing Manager

Posted on 9/12/2024

Formlabs

Formlabs

501-1,000 employees

Advanced 3D printing solutions for dentistry

Industrial & Manufacturing
Healthcare

Mid

Cambridge, MA, USA

Category
Human Resources
People & HR
Required Skills
Supply Chain Management
GD&T
Data Analysis
SolidWorks
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • 2-5 years post graduate experience working in a strategic sourcing, manufacturing, or supplier quality engineering role
  • Skilled at negotiation and holding suppliers accountable
  • Able to travel internationally (up to 20%) to visit suppliers for quality audits, QBRs, and relationship building
  • Experience developing process quality plans, supplier quality audits, and driving yield improvements
  • Excited to source, contact, and evaluate potential suppliers for quality, reliability, and capacity
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
  • An independent worker and team player who is excited to work cross-functionally with a wide variety of teams
  • Expert in MS Excel or other data analysis tools
  • 3D CAD design, particularly SolidWorks or Onshape
  • Experience working with factories producing high volume consumer products
  • Project management experience
Responsibilities
  • Negotiating with suppliers on cost and maintaining commitments
  • Work directly with our contract manufacturers in keeping our material pipeline flowing
  • Identify and convert cost reduction opportunities based on solid understanding of cost drivers and manufacturing processes
  • Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on supply chain health
  • Initiate and complete supplier audits to ensure their ability to meet part performance and on time delivery
  • Lead the supplier selection process with inputs from cross functional teams
  • Partner with engineering to improve specifications to ensure quality components and design for manufacturing

Formlabs specializes in 3D printing solutions specifically designed for the dental industry. Their main product, the Form 3B printer, is recognized for its speed, accuracy, and user-friendly design, making it suitable for both chairside and laboratory use. The printers work by using advanced technology to create precise dental models and devices from proprietary resins, allowing dental professionals to fabricate items in-house efficiently. Unlike many competitors, Formlabs focuses exclusively on the dental sector, providing tailored solutions that streamline workflows and enhance patient care. The goal of Formlabs is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of dental practices by offering high-quality 3D printing tools and ongoing support.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$246.8M

Headquarters

Somerville, Massachusetts

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Formlabs' acquisition of Micronics expands their SLS 3D printing capabilities and market reach.
  • The launch of Form 4 printer offers faster print speeds, boosting productivity for professionals.
  • Growing demand for dental 3D printing solutions supports Formlabs' specialized product offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from emerging 3D printing companies threatens Formlabs' market share.
  • Rapid technological advancements require continuous R&D investment, straining financial resources.
  • Recent layoffs suggest internal challenges in meeting efficiency targets, affecting stability.

What makes Formlabs unique

  • Formlabs offers high-resolution 3D printers for diverse industries, including dental and healthcare.
  • Their proprietary Low Force Stereolithography (LFS)™ technology enhances print quality and reliability.
  • Formlabs' extensive material library supports specialized applications, like dental resins and industrial parts.

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Benefits

Flexible vacation

Premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision plans

Paid parental leave

Commuter benefits

Unlimited 3D prints

INACTIVE