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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER (PROCUREMENT) Freeform builds AI-native manufacturing systems that unify software, hardware, and physics to produce industrial-scale parts at the speed of human ideation. By treating manufacturing as a single integrated system, we unlock a new era of innovation where complex hardware is designed, built, and scaled without limits.   This is Freeform’s first dedicated supply chain hire, a rare opportunity to build something from scratch. You’ll own the full procurement lifecycle, establish our supplier base, and put in place the systems and processes that power our technology development engine. There’s real hands-on execution here: quoting, negotiating, closing deals, chasing parts. But you’ll also be thinking strategically: which vendor relationships matter long-term, where we’re exposed to risk, and how our supply chain needs to evolve as we scale. Ultimately, you'll be a force-multiplier for engineering and finance: the parts, materials, and tools they need, when they need them, without waste.     Responsibilities:   Own the full procurement lifecycle from sourcing and RFQs to negotiation, PO issuance, and on-time delivery for direct materials, components, and services across all Freeform programs   Build and manage our supplier base from the ground up: identify and qualify vendors, run competitive bid processes, negotiate commercial terms, and develop strategic partnerships with key suppliers   Partner closely with engineering and manufacturing to support NPI and DFM reviews, weigh in on make-vs-buy decisions, and ensure supply chain requirements are embedded in product development from day one   Work with our internal software engineering team develop modules for our homegrown ERP system, creating a scalable, data-driven supply chain infrastructure   Hold suppliers accountable on cost, quality, and delivery   Build commodity strategies for key categories including machined components, raw materials, electronics/PCBAs, and external fabrication services   Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks such as single-source dependencies, long-lead items, geopolitical exposure and develop contingency plans before they become problems   Drive cost reduction through should-cost modeling, competitive sourcing, and supplier negotiations; define and track supply chain KPIs and report to leadership   Collaborate with finance and legal on contract structures, payment terms, and vendor agreements   Lay the foundation for a world-class supply chain org - define the structure, build the playbooks, and eventually hire and develop the team under you   Basic Qualifications:   Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, finance, supply chain, or operations management    5+ years of supply chain, procurement, or strategic sourcing experience in a manufacturing-intensive industry (aerospace, defense, automotive, robotics, deep tech, or similar)   Demonstrated track record of hands-on technical procurement: sourcing machined parts, raw materials, electronics, or complex assemblies   Strong negotiation skills with experience closing contracts and managing commercial relationships with both small job shops and large-scale suppliers   Experience implementing or operating within ERP/MRP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Fishbowl, or similar) and using data to drive procurement decisions   Nice to Have:   Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and BOMs; comfortable enough with manufacturing processes to have credible conversations with engineers and vendors   Background in or exposure to additi