# Global Category Manager - Powder & Atomization 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: 2026-08-10
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://ats.rippling.com/vulcanforms/jobs/7bd9f847-2605-4258-b630-2ae5ca62a5d3
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/vulcanforms-global-category-manager-powder-and-atomization/

## 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

Tags: Supply Chain & Procurement