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Procurement Analyst

Xometry· Global Network and Partner Operations
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Hybrid (North Bethesda, MD)$89k - $118kfull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Procurement Analyst to support the Partner RFQ initiative, analyze customer drawings and CAD files, select best-fit pre-vetted partners, negotiate pricing, and drive continuous improvement in the Partner RFQ process to convert opportunities into orders.

Responsibilities

  • Execute the operational end-to-end Partner RFQ process, from opportunity identification through bid collection, award decision, and relay of feedback to partners
  • Analyze customer engineering drawings, CAD files, and step files to assess manufacturability and identify technical requirements (e.g. tolerances, materials, finishes, inspections, etc.)
  • Evaluate partner capabilities against specific job requirements and determine best-fit pre-vetted partners (capability, capacity, lead time, strategic fit)
  • Distribute RFQs to identified partners with clear specifications, technical drawings, and quote requirements
  • Track bid submissions and manage communication with partners to ensure timely response and clarification of technical or commercial questions
  • Leverage manufacturing and engineering expertise to evaluate design feasibility and assess manufacturability of customer parts
  • Apply knowledge of CNC machining and sheet metal fabrication processes to identify cost-reduction strategies and manufacturing alternatives
  • Collaborate with manufacturers to explore process options, material substitutions, or manufacturing approaches that lower total cost while meeting specs and quality
  • Communicate technical requirements and design constraints clearly to partner manufacturers to ensure accurate quoting
  • Review partner technical proposals and manufacturing approaches to validate capability and manufacturability considerations
  • Evaluate and compare partner bids on cost, capability, capacity, lead time, quality, and strategic fit
  • Analyze bids to identify pricing outliers and challenge quotes with alternatives
  • Negotiate pricing and terms to optimize margins while maintaining competitiveness
  • Award bids based on total value analysis to maximize profitability and strategic benefit
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with partners as a trusted technical resource and negotiator
  • Track and maintain bid data (bid count, pricing, win rates, lead times)
  • Leverage analytics dashboards to monitor performance trends and market opportunities
  • Generate insights from bid analysis to inform partner strategy and pricing
  • Monitor KPIs (participation rate, win rate, cost reduction, margin improvement) for program health
  • Identify bottlenecks and advocate process improvements to accelerate RFQ cycles and improve bid quality
  • Document and standardize best practices, quoting approaches, and negotiation strategies

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field
  • 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, manufacturing operations, supply chain, or procurement
  • Strong technical foundation in CNC machining and sheet metal fabrication (tolerances, materials, equipment capabilities, cost drivers)
  • Proficiency reading and interpreting engineering drawings, CAD models, and step files; GD&T knowledge required
  • Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) or CAM software is a plus
  • DFM experience is a plus but not required
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data, spreadsheets, and metrics
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data visualization)
  • Excellent negotiation skills and ability to balance business objectives with partner relationships
  • Strong organizational and project management skills; ability to manage multiple RFQs and partners concurrently
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills to present technical and commercial recommendations
  • Detail-oriented with high data accuracy in fast-paced environments
  • Ability to collaborate across functions (Sales, Finance, Operations, Analytics) and with external partners
  • Familiarity with procurement or supplier relationship management systems is a plus

Skills

Required:Manufacturing engineering knowledgeGD&TCAD / STEP file interpretationNegotiation

Benefits

  • 401(k) match
  • medical, dental and vision insurance
  • life and disability insurance
  • paid time off including vacation, sick leave, floating and fixed holidays, maternity and bonding leave
  • EAP and wellbeing resources
Last updated Sep 30, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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