Commodity Manager

**About 3D Systems Belgium**
3D Systems Leuven, formerly LayerWise, is a dynamic and leading enterprise, specialized in 3D Printing of
metal components. 3D Systems Leuven is not only a technology developer but also a technology user
(production company). This makes us a strong innovation partner for clients in the industrial, medical and
dental sector.

With this technology, we build up material in layers using a high intensity laser until it becomes a solid product.
Unlike conventional production techniques, this one does not render any material loss, nor does it require any
tooling. It does however, enable the designers to manufacture very complex geometries which are not
producible using the traditional techniques.
- 3D Systems Leuven is part of the 3D Systems group, a world leader in 3D printing. _

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**JOB DESCRIPTION**

This position will be responsible for leading worldwide supply chain strategy development and deployment
for the Indirect Commodities across the 3D Systems enterprise-wide spend, with ownership of sourcing cross
- Europe. The Commodity Manager will work in close capacity with leadership at 3D SYSTEMS businesses to
deliver year over year improvements in various commodity as it relates to cost, supplier agreements, and
indirect process. Spend in the Indirect Commodity space - IT (Hardware, Software), Marketing/ Sales, Finance,
Facilities, Contingent Workforce, Office Supplies, Distributor base, Travel & P-Card (Support). Position reports
directly to the Global Indirect Procurement Director.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Work closely with department stakeholders to enhance and/ or implement commodity strategies:
improving cost, supplier engagement, and agreement terms. Lead supplier negotiations and assist
management throughout the organization in decision making relative to the request/ supplier selection
at hand.
- Lead multi-site Cross-functional teams as required on the following processes:

- Strategic Sourcing - Lead the strategic sourcing process including RFQ development, quotation
reviews, supplier/contract negotiations and supplier development. Lead sourcing meetings with
IT, Finance, HR, Engineering, Marketing, etc., as needed, to reach consensus on sourcing.
- Negotiations - Act as the lead negotiator with suppliers in specific commodities to deliver stated
objectives. Expectation that cost is a top priority and each agreement should be negotiated to
the best of our ability.
- Supplier Development - Work with Engineering, IT, Finance, HR, Marketing and other support
departments to develop new suppliers with systems to support quick development, low cost,
and high quality/ satisfaction.
- Supply Management - Develop working relationship with Suppliers. Establish lines of
communication with suppliers to ensure proactive notification of any exception status. Support
the implementation of Master Services Agreements/ Service Level Agreement (MSA/ SLA),
Statement of Work (SOW), Temp Agency Agreements, as applicable.
- Own the supplier relationship for the major suppliers in the areas (commodities) of responsibility,

working closely with business stakeholders.
- Maintain a working knowledge of the world-class supply chain and strategic sourcing process to ensure

that existing processes are targeted to attain excellence versus industry benchmarks.
- Model and promote 3D SYSTEMS leadership standards to create an environment that mobilizes

empowered people to achieve business goals.
- Assist in mentoring and training Buyers in best practices.
- Preparation of RFP/RFQ’s for all segments, negotiation and re-negotiation of price quotes. Initiates,
- negotiates and maintains contracts in collaboration with key stakeholders and in-house legal counsel.- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and Cross-Functional Teams to support continuous improvement

projects & new programs to ensure Corporate and team goals are met. Connect and work with global
commodity teams/initiatives to drive maximum leverage within the company
- Compliance: Complies with all 3D Systems Purchasing policies and procedures. Ensures strict

compliance with 3D Systems Quality standards
- Purchase Order Processing - Place purchase orders and release shipments against purchase orders as

required to meet the requirements of internal stakeholders.
- Ensure meeting or exceeding KPI’s related to buyer performance - Cost Savings / Avoidance, Supplier

Quality, Delivery, Past Due & Unconfirmed PO’s and cash flow goals for inventory and payables
- Lead projects and cost reduction initiatives as aligned with the Indirect Procurement goals
- Advocate for Procure to Pay best practices and PO processing in order to control spend and ensure

spend is properly approved following the Delegation of Authority (DOA).

**PROFILE**
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
- A Master’s Degree in Business or a Technical