Senior Manager, Category Management

Xometry (NASDAQ: XMTR) powers the industries of today and tomorrow by connecting the people with big ideas to the manufacturers who can bring them to life. Xometry's digital marketplace gives manufacturers the critical resources they need to grow their business while also making it easy for buyers at Fortune 1000 companies to tap into global manufacturing capacity. We are looking for a Boston or Maryland/DC/North Virginia based Senior Category Manager to help us profitably build our Additive business. You will be expected to define overarching goals and strategy for your category, problem-solve, articulate and execute against tactical plans, and manage key business metrics. Category Managers must be able to expertly negotiate internally and externally, while also being effective cross‑functional project managers. What You'll Do: Develop and manage category strategy in alignment with Xometry business goals Manage a portfolio of Additive focused suppliers within the category, driving supplier development by setting strategic goals, negotiating business terms and reviewing performance Analyse supplier and category performance to determine tactical next steps and strategic vision Negotiate frequently with existing suppliers to optimise performance and cost base, including everyday pricing, annual incentive programs, advertising programs and promotions Be a senior internal and external escalation point, often involving negotiations with C‑suite members from our external partners Identify sales, merchandising, and operational opportunities for the category and collaborate with internal teams to drive change Collaborate across departments to drive category goals, including Logistics, Operations, Case Management, Sales, Customer Service and Tech What You'll Need: Undergraduate degree, preferably in business related disciplines Deep understanding of the Additive industry is a plus A track record of success in developing relationships with stakeholders, working collaboratively and negotiating to drive multi‑departmental projects. Analytical mindset and data‑driven approach: demonstrated experience working with complex data to develop robust commercial recommendations Demonstrated success in building business relationships with internal and external stakeholders Track record of leading successful commercial negotiations Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; English required Advanced level Google Sheets and Google Slides expertise Demonstrated ability to work within a fast‑paced and rapidly changing environment Innovative problem‑solving skills; dissecting and determining the root causes of problems and implementing solutions Experience in an eCommerce or management consulting environment is advantageous Eligible to work in the United States #LI-Hybrid Xometry is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. For US based roles: Xometry participates in E‑Verify and after a job offer is accepted, will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. #J-18808-Ljbffr Xometry