Strategic Sourcing Director

Summary

Join Fictiv, a leading technology company revolutionizing the manufacturing industry, as their Strategic Sourcing Director (US). In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring Fictiv's US manufacturing ecosystem meets customer needs throughout the product development lifecycle, including production. You will develop strategic roadmaps, source and develop manufacturing capacity, manage key manufacturing partner relationships, and lead cross-functional projects to expand Fictiv USA's service catalog. This position requires significant experience in strategic sourcing, manufacturing, and business development within custom manufacturing, along with a strong network of US-based manufacturers. The role involves 25-50% travel and is restricted to U.S. persons due to access to export-controlled technology. Fictiv offers a competitive compensation package and various benefits.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, manufacturing, and/or business development roles within custom manufacturing
• Have a network of strong relationships with agile custom mechanical manufacturers within the United States
• Minimum BS degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, supply chain management, or business administration
• Highly experienced with contract manufacturer contract negotiation

Responsibilities

• Develop the roadmap and priorities for Fictiv USA to support Fictiv customers’ domestic custom mechanical & higher-level assembly production demands
• Collaborate with Fictiv’s General Manager of USA to regularly evaluate where Fictiv should contract with vs own capacity to meet Fictiv’s customer’s demands
• Source and develop manufacturing capacity (contracted & owned) in alignment with the needs of the business
• Manage relationships with Manufacturing Partners that are key to the success of Fictiv’s customers as they advance from prototyping and look toward production
• Lead key cross-functional projects that enable the expansion of Fictiv USA’s catalog of services
• Collaborate with key internal stakeholders at Fictiv to implement the necessary systems and strategic agreements with a small subset of Fictiv’s manufacturing partners to expand upon Fictiv’s capacity to support US-based production, especially for medical device manufacturing and export-controlled applications

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA preferred
• Experience developing and managing supply chains that handle export-controlled technologies is preferred
• Experience with M&A of manufacturing operations as a means to expand service catalog and market share is preferred

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