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Global Supply Manager, Indirect
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Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production.
Purpose
We are seeking a highly motivated and adaptable Indirect Category Manager to support strategic sourcing and procurement activities across Divergent 3D and Czinger.
This role supports a broad range of indirect procurement categories including IT/software, HR, marketing, professional services, finance, legal, travel, facilities, construction, and other G&A related spend. Depending on business priorities and candidate experience, the individual may primarily support specific procurement categories and provide additional support where needed on all other indirect categories.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast paced, high growth environment and is equally comfortable driving sourcing strategy, managing supplier relationships, supporting stakeholders through business requirements, and executing procurement activities from intake through supplier performance management.
This individual will play a key role in helping scale a modern procurement organization by independently leading sourcing initiatives, negotiating commercial agreements, optimizing supplier performance, and partnering cross functionally to support business growth and operational objectives.
Role
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
- Lead sourcing and procurement activities across multiple indirect spend categories. Partner closely with stakeholders to define business requirements, scope sourcing projects, and support supplier selection decisions.
- Manage end-to-end sourcing initiatives including RFIs/RFPs/RFQs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, contract execution, and supplier onboarding.
- Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, SaaS agreements, statements of work (SOWs), master services agreements (MSAs), service agreements, and other supplier contracts in partnership with Legal and internal stakeholders.
- Drive cost savings, supplier optimization, risk mitigation, and long-term value creation initiatives.
- Support category planning, sourcing strategies, and supplier roadmaps aligned with business objectives and operational priorities.
Supplier & Stakeholder Partnership
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships focused on quality, responsiveness, scalability, and overall business value.
- Monitor supplier performance, deliverables, and contractual obligations to ensure successful execution of awarded work.
- Serve as a trusted procurement business partner to stakeholders across IT, Engineering, HR, Finance, Facilities, Legal, and Operations.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to support budgeting, forecasting, operational planning, and procurement strategy.
- Help balance cost, quality, speed, scalability, and risk across sourcing decisions.
Procurement Operations & Process Improvement
- Support the continued development and scaling of procurement processes, systems, and best practices.
- Improve procurement efficiency, spend visibility, supplier governance, and reporting capabilities.
- Support implementation and optimization of procurement tools and ERP systems including Zip, Ramp, Navan/Perk, Oracle, Zluri, CLM tool, SAP, Ariba, etc.
- Operate with flexibility across multiple indirect procurement categories while supporting a collaborative and cross-trained team structure.
Basic Qualifications
- Ability to lawfully access information and technology subject to U.S. export controls.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, or supply chain management.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage sourcing projects and supplier negotiations with minimal oversight.
- Experience leading sourcing initiatives from requirements gathering through contract execution and supplier performance management.
- Strong experience negotiating pricing, commercial agreements, SaaS/software agreements, professional services agreements, SOWs, and MSAs.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous, and evolving environments.
- Experience supporting IT procurement, software procurement, facilities, construction, professional services, HR, marketing, or other indirect spend categories preferred.
- Experience working in high-growth technology, manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, or defense environments preferred.
- Working knowledge of procurement systems and ERP platforms.
Key Performance Metrics
- Achievement of cost savings and value creation targets
- Supplier performance and sourcing execution
- Procurement cycle time and process efficiency improvements
- Internal stakeholder satisfaction and partnership effectiveness
- Contract compliance and supplier risk management
- Operational support aligned with business priorities and timelines
Compensation
At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels S05 - S07 as evaluated through our interview process.
- SCH S05: $104,040 - $143,055
- SCH S06: $120,190 - $165,240
- SCH S07: $138,805 - 190,868
What We Offer:
- Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
- Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
- Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
- Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
- Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
EEO Poster
In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected.
E-Verify: Right to Work
Our company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate’s eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). The information provided on the Form I-9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.
Eligibility to Work Poster (English) | Eligibility to Work Poster (Spanish)
Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO)
Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
No agencies, no solicitations, and no calls please.
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Senior Supplier Quality & Development Engineer
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Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production.
Purpose
The Senior Supplier Quality & Development Engineer is a hybrid role that combines the proactive, strategic focus of supplier development with the technical rigor and oversight of supplier quality engineering. This position is responsible for building, improving, and sustaining a high-performing supplier base while ensuring all supplied materials, components, and services meet or exceed stringent quality standards. The role is pivotal in driving supplier excellence, supporting new product introductions, and ensuring continuous improvement.
The Role
- Serve as a liaison between production and procurement operations, suppliers, and customers to ensure all purchased products meet specifications, quality, and regulatory requirements
- Develop, maintain, and continuously improve supplier quality manuals, procedures, production processes, engineering specifications, and inspection plans
- Interpret and communicate customer requirements to suppliers, ensuring accurate and thorough flow down through purchase orders
- Conduct supplier quality audits and source inspections to verify adherence to standards and contractual requirements
- Lead initiatives to identify root causes of supplier issues and implement effective corrective actions, driving improvements in key metrics such as On-Time Delivery (OTD), scrap, rework, and repair costs
- Oversee containment efforts for defects in procured parts, ensuring robust root cause corrective action (RCCA) processes are implemented to prevent recurrence
- Analyze and resolve issues related to supplier components, assemblies, and materials, collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams
- Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) activities to address supplier-originating nonconformances
- Evaluate supplier capabilities and performance through data analysis, site assessments, and tooling validation
- Track and analyze supplier key performance metrics such as OEE, cost, and capability to identify trends and drive improvements in quality, productivity, and cost efficiency
- Develop and lead training programs for quality control (QC) and buyers team members, fostering expertise in advanced problem solving, Lean concepts, and best practices
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% to support supplier development, audits, and issue resolution activities
Role Specialization – Additive Manufacturing & Components
- Lead supplier quality and development activities for equipment and printer component suppliers, including contract manufacturers, electrical systems, robotic systems, automated assembly equipment, tooling, thermal processing, HVAC systems, and other advanced manufacturing assets
- Support equipment sourcing and qualification through supplier capability assessments, factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), and commissioning activities
- Ensure equipment suppliers meet technical, quality, safety, and regulatory requirements throughout the equipment lifecycle, from design and build through installation and production ramp
- Drive corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives with equipment suppliers related to reliability, uptime, maintainability, safety, and performance
- Partner with manufacturing, facilities, automation, and maintenance teams to resolve supplier-related equipment issues and optimize long-term equipment performance
Basic Qualifications
- Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field
- Minimum of 7–8 years of progressive experience in supplier quality engineering or a closely related discipline
- Demonstrated expertise in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)
- Strong technical knowledge of automotive component design, manufacturing processes, safety and test requirements, and appearance approval procedures
- Proficient in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and datum structures
- Comprehensive understanding of IATF 16949:2016, ISO 14001, and relevant regulatory standards
- Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies such as Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing
- Exceptional problem solving and root cause analysis skills for addressing quality issues, non-conformities, and defects
- Proven ability to conduct supplier quality management system audits and drive supplier improvement initiatives
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Plex), supplier portals, and compliance tracking tools
- Demonstrated ethical conduct and integrity in all supplier interactions
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% to support supplier development, audits, and issue resolution activities
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven experience managing supplier quality for capital equipment in advanced manufacturing settings, including automated production lines, robotics, CNC machining, and facility systems
- Familiarity with equipment qualification methodologies, including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, and long-term supplier performance monitoring
- In-depth knowledge of aerospace quality standards, including AS9100 and NADCAP, with demonstrated familiarity in industry-specific regulations and certification requirements
- Master’s degree in Engineering or a closely related technical discipline, reflecting advanced technical expertise and leadership capabilities
- Deep understanding of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles, with a proven ability to deliver actionable feedback to design engineering teams to optimize manufacturability, quality, and cost
- Strong ability to develop and utilize cost models for multiple commodities, enabling effective achievement of target costs and informed sourcing decisions
Work Environment
- This position is based onsite in our Torrance, CA office.
Compensation
At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels E05-E06 as evaluated through our interview process.
- Sr. Engineer/E05: $128,520 - $176,720
- Staff Engineer/E06: $148,430 - $204,090
What We Offer:
- Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
- Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
- Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
- Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
- Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
EEO Poster
In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected.
E-Verify: Right to Work
Our company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate’s eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). The information provided on the Form I-9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.
Eligibility to Work Poster (English) | Eligibility to Work Poster (Spanish)
Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO)
Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
No agencies, no solicitations, and no calls please.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Divergent
Global Supply Manager - Special Projects
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Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production.
Purpose
The Global Supply Manager – Special Projects will be responsible for managing global supplier relationships, executing sourcing initiatives, and ensuring the supply of mission-critical components for special projects and programs.
This role requires deep collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Program Management, and Finance to support an aggressive product development and production ramp roadmap. The GSM operates with considerable independent judgment, executing sourcing and supplier strategies aligned to departmental objectives, while ensuring that commercial decisions support engineering performance, total cost of ownership, and program timing. This individual will play a critical role in building a scalable procurement function that supports the company’s rapid growth and global expansion. The successful candidate will be both a strategic thought partner to functional leaders and a hands-on operator capable of driving sourcing initiatives, optimizing spend, and developing supplier partnerships that align with Divergent’s long-term objectives.
The Role
1. Strategic Sourcing & Commodity Ownership
- Develop sourcing strategies for assigned categories, including:
○ Components: Gas fluid handling and pneumatics, electrical and mechanical assemblies, motors, bearings, valves, COTS, etc.
○ Material processing: machining, grinding, coatings, non-destructive testing (Visual, Ultrasonic, Radiographic), etc.
○ Indirect: facility equipment, services, consumables, MRO - Analyze global supply markets to identify capable suppliers for performance, cost, scalability, and risk
- Lead supplier selection process from RFx through sourcing award, including should-cost analysis, total landed cost modeling, and commercial/technical tradeoff recommendations
- Define and improve sourcing SOPs for assigned categories in partnership with Purchasing leadership
- May support development of multi-year commodity strategy and supplier roadmap for assigned categories (S5)
- Serve as category subject matter expert, advising cross-functional partners on supply market dynamics and risk exposure (S5)
2. Program Support & NPI Procurement
- Act as the sourcing lead for internal product development, supporting program platform milestones (concept through SOP)
- Translate project BOMs and schedules into actionable procurement plans across prototype, pilot, and production phases
- Support engineering in managing design iterations with suppliers and ensuring manufacturability and scalability
Track and manage part readiness for critical build events - Independently identify supply risks and implement mitigation plans to protect program timing
- Lead complex cross-functional readiness reviews for high-visibility build events (S5)
3. Supplier Management & Technical Collaboration
- Serve as the primary commercial interface for global suppliers; ensure accountability across pricing, lead time, quality, and risk
- Drive supplier development and qualification processes in collaboration with Quality and Engineering teams
- Work with suppliers on value engineering, lead time optimization, capacity ramp, and risk mitigation
- Manage long-lead items, sole-source suppliers, and supplier tooling with high rigor
- Lead structured supplier performance reviews and corrective action follow-up
- Influence executive-level supplier discussions related to capacity, long-term agreements, or strategic partnerships (S5)
4. Cost Management & Negotiation
- Build and maintain cost models for key components based on process knowledge, materials, labor, and margin benchmarks
- Conduct cost reduction initiatives, VA/VE sessions, and alternate source qualification efforts
- Lead negotiations on pricing, payment terms, tooling amortization, and IP protection
- Track actual vs. forecasted material costs; report on sourcing variances and mitigation plans
- Lead complex negotiations involving long-term agreements or capacity reservations with limited oversight (S5)
- Provide strategic cost modeling insights to support product-level or commodity-level margin improvement initiatives (S5)
5. Cross-Functional Integration
- Partner with:
○ Hardware & Product Engineering: Support design-for-supply, technical feasibility reviews, and change management
○ Manufacturing & Integration: Align sourcing with line build sequencing and materials flow
○ Hardware Program Managers: Communicate part status against schedule, mitigate delivery risk
○ Finance: Ensure procurement budgets and capital forecasts are aligned and reconciled
○ Legal: Support supplier contract development, including MSAs, NDAs, and licensing/IP terms - Act as a resource to peers and junior team members on sourcing best practices
- May inform cross-functional sourcing strategy discussions at the product or platform level (S5)
Basic Qualifications
- Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related technical field; advanced technical degree or MBA is a plus
- 4+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management in high-tech hardware environments (capital equipment, automotive, aerospace, robotics, additive manufacturing)
- Demonstrated experience managing technically complex, high-value component categories (e.g., motion systems, optics, sensors, high-precision mechanicals)
- Proven success managing suppliers through NPI, rapid development, and low-to-mid volume production
- Strong contract negotiation skills and experience with long-lead procurement strategies, tooling agreements, and commercial risk mitigation
- ERP and PLM fluency (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Arena, Windchill)
- Data fluency—able to synthesize and report supply KPIs, BOM cost trends, and supplier performance metrics
- Demonstrated ability to operate with significant autonomy and influence decisions within and between teams (S5)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience sourcing in highly regulated environments (ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949)
- Familiarity with additive manufacturing, aerospace product development, industrial automation, or digital fabrication
- Technical ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, BOMs, and material/process specs
- International sourcing experience and cross-border logistics exposure
- Recognized internally as an advanced individual contributor or category expert within a defined technical domain (S5)
Work Environment
- This position is based onsite in our Torrance, CA office.
Compensation
At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels S04 - S06 as evaluated through our interview process.
- S04/GSM: $94,610 - $130,090
- S05/Sr. GSM: $109,240 - $150, 210
- S06/Lead GSM: $126,160 - $173,470
What We Offer:
- Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
- Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
- Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
- Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
- Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
EEO Poster
In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected.
E-Verify: Right to Work
Our company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate’s eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). The information provided on the Form I-9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.
Eligibility to Work Poster (English) | Eligibility to Work Poster (Spanish)
Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO)
Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
No agencies, no solicitations, and no calls please.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Divergent
Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production.
Purpose
• In-house 3D printer and capital equipment development
• Divergent-produced automotive and aerospace structures
• Broader organizational procurement needs (tools, MRO, services)
The Role
1. Strategic Sourcing & Commodity Ownership
• Develop sourcing strategies for assigned categories, including:
○ Capital equipment subsystems: lasers, optics, motion systems, gantries, sensors, controllers
○ Critical manufacturing equipment: CNCs, metrology, robotics, automation hardware
○ Indirect: facility equipment, services, consumables, MRO
• Analyze global supply markets to identify capable suppliers for performance, cost, scalability, and risk.
• Lead supplier selection process from RFx through sourcing award, including should-cost analysis, total landed cost modeling, and commercial/technical tradeoff recommendations.
• Define and improve sourcing SOPs for assigned categories in partnership with Purchasing leadership.
• May support development of multi-year commodity strategy and supplier roadmap for assigned categories. (S5)
• Serve as category subject matter expert, advising cross-functional partners on supply market dynamics and risk exposure. (S5)
2. Program Support & NPI Procurement
• Act as the sourcing lead for internal 3D printer builds and vehicle platform milestones (concept through SOP).
• Translate project BOMs and schedules into actionable procurement plans across prototype, pilot, and production phases.
• Support engineering in managing design iterations with suppliers and ensuring manufacturability and scalability.
• Track and manage part readiness for critical build events, including:
○ Printer commissioning
○ Tooling and jigs for assembly lines
• Independently identify supply risks and implement mitigation plans to protect program timing.
• Lead complex cross-functional readiness reviews for high-visibility build events. (S5)
3. Supplier Management & Technical Collaboration
• Serve as the primary commercial interface for global suppliers; ensure accountability across pricing, lead time, quality, and risk.
• Drive supplier development and qualification processes in collaboration with Quality and Engineering teams.
• Work with suppliers on value engineering, lead time optimization, capacity ramp, and risk mitigation.
• Manage long-lead items, sole-source suppliers, and supplier tooling with high rigor.
• Lead structured supplier performance reviews and corrective action follow-up.
• Influence executive-level supplier discussions related to capacity, long-term agreements, or strategic partnerships. (S5)
4. Cost Management & Negotiation
• Build and maintain cost models for key components based on process knowledge, materials, labor, and margin benchmarks.
• Conduct cost reduction initiatives, VA/VE sessions, and alternate source qualification efforts.
• Lead negotiations on pricing, payment terms, tooling amortization, and IP protection.
• Track actual vs. forecasted material costs; report on sourcing variances and mitigation plans.
• Lead complex negotiations involving long-term agreements or capacity reservations with limited oversight. (S5)
• Provide strategic cost modeling insights to support product-level or commodity-level margin improvement initiatives. (S5)
5. Cross-Functional Integration
• Partner with:
○ Hardware & Product Engineering: Support design-for-supply, technical feasibility reviews, and change management
○ Manufacturing & Integration: Align sourcing with line build sequencing and materials flow
○ Hardware Program Managers: Communicate part status against schedule, mitigate delivery risk
○ Finance: Ensure procurement budgets and capital forecasts are aligned and reconciled
○ Legal: Support supplier contract development, including MSAs, NDAs, and licensing/IP terms
• Act as a resource to peers and junior team members on sourcing best practices.
• May inform cross-functional sourcing strategy discussions at the product or platform level. (S5)
• Mentor less experienced team members and informally lead cross-functional initiatives. (S5)
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related technical field; advanced technical degree or MBA is a plus
• 4+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management in high-tech hardware environments (capital equipment, automotive, aerospace, robotics, additive manufacturing)
• Demonstrated experience managing technically complex, high-value component categories (e.g., motion systems, optics, sensors, high-precision mechanicals)
• Proven success managing suppliers through NPI, rapid development, and low-to-mid volume production
• Strong contract negotiation skills and experience with long-lead procurement strategies, tooling agreements, and commercial risk mitigation
• ERP and PLM fluency (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Arena, Windchill)
• Data fluency—able to synthesize and report supply KPIs, BOM cost trends, and supplier performance metrics
• Demonstrated ability to operate with significant autonomy and influence decisions within and between teams. (s5)
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience sourcing in highly regulated environments (ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949)
• Familiarity with additive manufacturing, laser systems, industrial automation, or digital fabrication
• Technical ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, BOMs, and material/process specs
• International sourcing experience and cross-border logistics exposure
• Recognized internally as an advanced individual contributor or category expert within a defined technical domain. (s5)
Work Environment
- This position is based onsite in our Torrance, CA office.
Compensation
At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels S04 - S06 as evaluated through our interview process.
- S04 / GSM: $94,610-$130,090
- S05 / Senior GSM: $109,240 - $150,210
- S06/ Lead GSM: $126,160 - $173,470
What We Offer:
- Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
- Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
- Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
- Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
- Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
EEO Poster
In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected.
E-Verify: Right to Work
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Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production.
Purpose
The Material Planner supports production readiness by planning material requirements, releasing supply from blanket purchase orders, and managing the flow of materials through vendors. This role works closely with Production, Engineering, and Procurement to ensure materials are available to support stable, reliable schedules.
The Role
Material Planning & Schedule Stabilization
- Develop and maintain material plans that support production schedules, minimizing production delays.
- Release material from blanket purchase agreements based on demand signals, consumption trends, and agreed‑upon production schedules.
- Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries that support stable production plans.
- Manage the flow of sub-components through vendors to deliver end items to support the production schedule.
- Resolve shortages, supplier delays, or quality issues promptly to protect production schedules.
- Contribute to cost‑reduction initiatives through improved planning accuracy and cross‑functional coordination.
- Identify inefficiencies and propose improvements that enhance material flow and schedule reliability.
Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) & Impact Analysis
- Review ECOs to understand material, BOM, and process impacts.
- Conduct impact analysis to determine inventory exposure, transition timing, and potential effects on production schedules.
- Work with Engineering. Production and Procurement to implement changes smoothly, minimizing disruptions, avoiding unnecessary costs and obsolete inventory.
Supplier Collaboration (Operational vs. Strategic Split)
- Procurement manages strategic supplier relationships, including pricing, contracts, MOQs, and long‑term performance.
- Maintain compliance with ITAR/EAR and DFARS regulations.
- The Planner manages operational execution, including:
- Releasing supply from blanket purchase orders.
- Confirming and tracking delivery dates.
- Monitoring short‑term supply risks.
- Advise the Buyer to any shortages in the negotiated supply.
- Assist in the development and preparation of vendor KPIs.
- Keep leadership advised of risks or opportunities that may affect the agreed upon production schedule.
Basic Qualifications
- Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
- Must meet the definition of a US Person
- Experience in a ITAR/DFAR environment
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Ability to plan into the future and execute to established plans.
- Excellent exception management skills.
- Ability to work with ambiguity and condensed timelines.
- Must have strong analytical skills and the ability to extract and communicate fact patterns impacting supply.
- Experience with Outlook, Excel and ERP systems.
- Ability to work in a cross functional group.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor or masters degree in mechanical or industrial engineering, business and/or with supply chain related major.
- 5+ years of previous supply chain related experience.
- Experience in the automotive arena.
- Advanced Excel and Power BI.
- Experience with Oracle Fusion ERP
- APICS Certification (CPIM, CSCP)
Work Environment
- This role operates in both office and manufacturing floor environments, requiring occasional interaction with production teams to address planning and operational needs.
- Minimal travel may be required to support supplier or customer engagements and program launches.
Compensation
At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at level S03 as evaluated through our interview process.
- S03/ Material Planner : $81,900-$112,610
What We Offer:
- Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
- Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
- Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
- Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
- Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
EEO Poster
In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected.
E-Verify: Right to Work
Our company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate’s eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). The information provided on the Form I-9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.
Eligibility to Work Poster (English) | Eligibility to Work Poster (Spanish)
Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO)
Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
No agencies, no solicitations, and no calls please.
Ready to apply?
Apply to Divergent