Director, Category Management
Core
Define strategy and manage a portfolio of CNC and Tooling suppliers to build Xometry's manufacturing business profitably.
Role type
Director, Category Management
Builds
CNC machining and tooling production capacity for customers across industries
Domain
Manufacturing / Supply Chain Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Category strategy development, supplier portfolio management, commercial negotiation, performance analysis, cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder management, data-driven decision making, root cause analysis, problem solving
Preferred skills
CNC/Tooling manufacturing domain knowledge, eCommerce or management consulting experience
Technologies
Google Sheets, Google Slides
Responsibilities
Develop and manage category strategy in alignment with business goals; Manage a portfolio of CNC and Tooling focused suppliers; Analyse supplier and category performance; Negotiate with suppliers to optimise performance and cost base; Act as a senior escalation point for internal and external partners; Identify sales and operational opportunities; Collaborate across departments to drive category goals
Seniority
Director, strategy & mentorship