ICON · 1 day ago
Strategic Sourcing Specialist II
Austin, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expICON is a company focused on driving sourcing and procurement of critical raw materials and consumables. They are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist II to manage supplier relationships, optimize costs, and support new product introduction while collaborating with various teams to enhance supply chain resilience.
3D PrintingAdvanced MaterialsConstructionMechanical DesignRoboticsSoftware
Responsibilities
Lead strategic sourcing and procurement of raw materials and consumables with a focus on cost optimization and risk mitigation
Conduct localized vendor sourcing and outreach to identify and evaluate suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery performance to support new print systems and market expansion
Run material and equipment cost models and data analytics to inform key strategic decisions for the Operations team
Support regional New Product Introduction (NPI) activities by coordinating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to meet development timelines, production readiness, and deployment to the field
Support material control and delivery systems to ensure a timely and accurate flow of materials throughout the testing and production process
Evaluate market feasibility of an evolving material delivery business model by analyzing operational, financial, and logistical factors to support strategic decision-making
Develop and execute material supply strategies that align with cost targets and ICON’s long-term vision
Support and enhance supply/demand forecasting processes to ensure accurate internal and external capacity planning across all raw materials and consumables
Benchmark industry trends to inform sourcing decisions, supplier development, and cost modeling
Establish supplier selection criteria and manage the RFQ process in close collaboration with Material Science and Engineering
Negotiate critical supplier agreements to secure best-in-class commercial terms, delivery performance, and flexibility
Manage supplier lifecycle processes including qualification, onboarding, readiness planning, and performance tracking
Resolve supplier-related issues impacting production schedules, including quality, lead time, and capacity challenges
Build and lead a high-performing supply chain team, including Supply Chain Managers and Purchasing Specialists
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related technical discipline
5+ years of experience in supply chain management within high-velocity industries
Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional technical teams to drive material strategy, cost reduction, and supply resilience
Ability to manage multiple concurrent programs and suppliers in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Comfortable working autonomously with a bias for action and continuous improvement
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and supply chain modeling
Willingness to travel up to 20%
Preferred
Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or related field
Familiarity with systems such as Jira, Confluence, and ERP/MRP platforms, specifically with Netsuite integration and training
Experience with construction raw material operations, sourcing, and production
Company
ICON
ICON is a construction technology company that uses 3D robotics, software, and advanced materials.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (4)
2024 (4)
2023 (5)
2022 (11)
2021 (4)
2020 (5)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$507.5MKey Investors
Tiger Global ManagementNorwestNASA
2025-02-14Series C· $56M
2022-02-18Series B· $185M
2021-08-24Series B· $207M
Leadership Team
Michael McDaniel
Senior Director of Product Design & Strategy
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