Strategic Sourcing Specialist (US)

About the position

Fictiv, coined the “AWS of manufacturing,” is a leading technology company transforming the $350 billion manufacturing industry. Our cutting-edge cloud platform uses AI and machine learning algorithms to help companies build hardware at the speed of software. Come join our growing team! This role is required to be based in one of the following locations: San Francisco Bay Area, California; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Madison, Wisconsin; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Chicago, Illinois; Detroit, Michigan. As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you’ll play a key role in that mission by sourcing, qualifying, and managing work distribution across our network of U.S.-based Manufacturing Partners—who are far more than just suppliers. In this role, you’ll utilize your educational background in Business Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Engineering, along with your hands-on experience in supplier sourcing, qualification, onboarding, and development. Leveraging your educational background and professional experience, you will be responsible for overseeing and expanding our domestic network of Manufacturing Partners, with a focus on cultivating strong in-person relationships and ensuring sustained partner success.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the end-to-end onboarding process of new Manufacturing Partners (MPs).
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with Manufacturing Partners across your assigned territory.
• Support the negotiation of terms and conditions for Manufacturing Service Agreements with strategic MPs.
• Propose and implement development projects in collaboration with your sourcing team and other cross-functional teams.
• Manage Fictiv’s domestic supply portfolio by ensuring transparency in spending and making sure resources are distributed efficiently.
• Work closely with various internal stakeholders to ensure agreement on terms, processes, and project execution.
• Continuously seek out and partner with reliable, trustworthy suppliers who can meet Fictiv’s operational needs.
• Conduct regular on-site visits to manufacturing partners to address challenges and strengthen relationships.
• Ensure that all sourcing activities are carried out in alignment with Fictiv’s Strategic Sourcing Charter and Areas of Responsibility.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain, business development, or as a manufacturing engineer.
• Direct experience working with CNC machining, 3D printing, molding, or fabrication suppliers.
• Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management and relevant software.
• Fantastic interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Ability to conduct difficult negotiations and sustain good working relationships.
• Comfortable with figures and in collecting, analyzing and interpreting data.
• Solid judgment with ability to make good decisions.
• Minimum BS degree in mechanical engineering, supply chain management, logistics, engineering or business administration; MS preferred.
• Meticulous and detail-oriented.
• Excellent project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Self-starter, manages time efficiently, able to complete work in a timely manner without active supervision.
• Ability to travel an average of 25-50% of the time (primarily domestic travel).
• Familiarity with working with suppliers, on site, in their shops.

Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401K plan.
• Monthly Virtual Work stipend for things like food, internet, travel, pet care, health and wellness.
• Annual Education stipend.
• Parental leave programs.
• Paid volunteer days.
• Onboarding setup, including: standing desk, laptop, monitor, and chair, and a stipend for additional items such as headphones, blue light glasses, or any other ergonomic supplies you may want or need.