# Global Category Manager - Indirect & Subcontractor Operations at VulcanForms

- Company: VulcanForms
- What the company does: About Us Founded in 2015 to develop the world’s first industrially scalable laser metal additive manufacturing solution, VulcanForms is reshaping how the world manufactures critical products.
- Company website: https://www.vulcanforms.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Devens, MA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-06-10
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://ats.rippling.com/vulcanforms/jobs/5cbb8671-018b-4bd4-be62-c5e5cca2d6f1
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/vulcanforms-global-category-manager-indirect-and-subcontractor-operations/

## About the role

The Global Category Manager (GCM) – Indirect & Subcontractor Operations owns the end-to-end sourcing strategy, supplier relationships, and commercial frameworks for VulcanForms' indirect spend and subcontracted services. This includes IT, professional services, MRO, office/facilities consumables, HR services, marketing, T&E, and ongoing replenishment of spares and consumables across all production pillars.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree required, MBA or advanced degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field preferred
- 6+ years of progressive procurement or supply chain experience, with at least 4 years managing indirect or subcontractor categories
- Demonstrated track record of developing and executing multi-year category strategies across complex, cross-functional indirect spend portfolios
- Experience leading high-value commercial negotiations with professional services, IT, or MRO suppliers
- Strong financial acumen including should-cost modeling, TCO analysis, and savings tracking
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and build trusted partnerships with functional leaders across a matrixed organization

Tags: Supply Chain & Procurement