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Indirect Buyer

3D HubsMaple Plain, Minnesota, United States | North Carolina, United States | New Hampshire, United StatesHybrid, Onsite

Be yourself at Protolabs


Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace.  So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply!  You can help make our company even better.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself.  We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams. 

Why Protolabs?


We are the leaders in digital manufacturing.  We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit.  Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds.  We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do.  It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home. 

This is a hybrid role based out of Maple Plain, MN.


The Indirect Buyer is responsible for purchasing general expenditures and services in accordance with prescribed purchasing regulations and procedures; reviewing and analyzing purchase requisitions, issuing RFQ requests, and reviewing quotations; purchasing goods and services consistent with our values.

What you'll do:


  • Review requisitions and to permit competitive procurement of non-complex items
  • Buys in accordance with requisitions and requests
  • With guidance from Category Manager, seeks new sources of supply
  • Review, and compare price, quantity, quality, availability, and terms and conditions, payment terms
  • Issues purchase orders to procure designated types of expenditures
  • Prepares revisions to purchase orders when requirements change
  • Monitors orders and expedites delivery
  • Reconciles discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders
  • Assists receiving personnel in resolving supplier issues
  • Maintains records, source information, and purchasing reference files
  • Ensures all documentation requirements for new suppliers are filed in the document management system
  • Ensures that risks related to services and supplies are identified and communicated
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

What it takes:


  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Detail oriented for accuracy of work performed
  • Strong communication skills both written and verbal
  • Robust analytical skills
  • Preferred:
  • Strong business acumen and knowledge of upstream and downstream functions throughout a business
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the supply chain
  • Proficient with all Microsoft Office products

What's in it for you?


  • We offer a competitive total compensation package
  • In addition, we offer competitive benefits including but not limited to:
  • Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Savings Account (including employer contributions)
  • Dental and Vision
  • Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Paid caregiver leave
  • You will receive PTO + Holiday Pay + Volunteer Hours
  • 401k with company match and immediate vest
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount
  • And More!

$52,600 - $70,200 a yearProtolabs offers a competitive total rewards package, and compensation mix vary based on position, such as base wage, as well as other earnings including incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, job function, work experience, specialized skills, training, education, and certifications. 

Proto Labs maintains ITAR-compliant operations in all of our United States based facilities.  Due to ITAR regulations, this role is only open to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status.  Individuals with temporary visas (e.g. E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, TN or OPT) are not eligible for hire in this role.


Proto Labs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer


Physical Demands:


While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse, telephone and printer; reach with hands, and arms, talk, see and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment:


Indoors (A/C); nonsmoking; the majority of this job function is performed in an office setting requiring normal safety precautions. However, there may be job duties that require the employee to spend time in the manufacturing areas exposed to machinery and noise; eye protection occasionally required. Occasionally works in outside weather conditions. Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

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Life at 3D Hubs

3D Hubs is the world's largest network of manufacturing services. With production facilities connected in over 140 countries, the 3D Hubs online platform helps product designers and engineers find the fastest and most price competitive manufacturing solution. Founded in 2013, the network has since produced more than 2,000,000 parts, making 3D Hubs the global leader in distributed manufacturing.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Equal Opportunity Employer2. Commitment to Building a Diverse Team that Feels Valued in the Workplace3. Belief in Giving People Space to Truly Be Themselves4. Flexible and Hybrid Working Arrangements5. Wellness and Wellbeing with Access to OpenUp Psychologists, Headspace Mindfulness Practice6. DoggoFriendly Office7. Daily Lunch and Snacks Provided in the Office; Strengthens Bonds and Fuel Collaboration8. 4 Learning and Development Days for Training or Volunteering9. €650 to Spend on Learning Courses, Events, Trainings10. Access to InHouse LEARN Platform with Diverse Courses, Training, and Workshops
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