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.
About the role
The Global Category Manager (GCM) – Powder & Atomization owns the sourcing strategy, supplier relationships, and commercial execution for VulcanForms’ metal powder feedstock and atomization supply base — the critical raw materials that feed our additive manufacturing operations. This includes gas- and plasma-atomized metal powders across the alloy portfolio, toll atomization services, and powder-related consumables.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree required, degree in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, or Supply Chain preferred
- 6+ years of progressive procurement or supply chain experience, with at least 4 years managing direct-material, raw-material, or commodity categories at a senior level
- Demonstrated experience sourcing and contracting for direct or raw materials, including supplier negotiations, qualification, and multi-source supply programs
- Technical fluency in metal powders, specialty metals, or comparable engineered-material categories, including material specifications and quality/qualification requirements
- Strong financial acumen including spend analysis, should-cost modeling, and total-cost-of-ownership analysis
- Proven ability to partner with engineering and quality stakeholders to translate technical requirements into commercial strategies
More about this role
The Global Category Manager (GCM) – Powder & Atomization owns the sourcing strategy, supplier relationships, and commercial execution for VulcanForms’ metal powder feedstock and atomization supply base — the critical raw materials that feed our additive manufacturing operations. This includes gas- and plasma-atomized metal powders across the alloy portfolio, toll atomization services, and powder-related consumables. Reporting to the VP of Supply Chain, this role partners directly with the Powder & Atomization pillar lead, Materials Engineering, and Quality to secure resilient supply, drive cost performance, and develop supplier capability for a rapidly scaling production environment.
- Own and develop the multi-year category strategy for metal powders (titanium, nickel-based superalloys, stainless and tool steels, aluminum, cobalt-chrome) and atomization services (gas, plasma, and related processes).
- Lead sourcing, negotiation, and contracting for powder producers and toll atomizers, including pricing, minimum order quantities, lead times, capacity commitments, and long-term supply agreements.
- Partner with Materials Engineering and Quality on powder specifications,...
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