Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Summary

Join Fictiv, a leading technology company transforming the manufacturing industry, as a Strategic Sourcing Specialist. You will play a key role in sourcing, qualifying, and managing work distribution across Fictiv's network of U.S.-based Manufacturing Partners. Leveraging your experience in supplier sourcing and management, you will oversee and expand the domestic network, focusing on building strong relationships and ensuring partner success. Responsibilities include developing onboarding plans, managing relationships, negotiating terms, and implementing supplier development initiatives. You will also optimize costs and lead times, collaborate with internal stakeholders, and continuously improve sourcing strategies. This role requires significant travel (25-50%) to visit manufacturing partners. The ideal candidate possesses 5+ years of experience in a relevant field and a minimum BS degree in a related field.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain, business development, or as a manufacturing engineer with direct experience working with CNC machining, 3DP, 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 negotiates 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

Responsibilities

• Onboarding & Evaluation: Take responsibility for the end-to-end onboarding process of new MPs. This includes sourcing, evaluating, and selecting partners that align with Fictiv’s goals, and strategic objectives
• Manage Relationships: Build and nurture long-term relationships with Manufacturing Partners (MPs) across your assigned territory. This will involve both virtual and in-person interactions, ensuring a high level of engagement and fostering strong partnerships
• Manufacturing Service Agreements (MSAs) : Support the negotiation of terms and conditions for Manufacturing Service Agreements with strategic MPs, ensuring mutually beneficial agreements that support long-term partnerships
• Supplier Development Initiatives: Propose and implement development projects in collaboration with your sourcing team and other cross-functional teams to continuously improve supplier capabilities
• Driving Engagement: Work to maintain strong MP engagement, ensuring that partners are aligned with Fictiv’s objectives and are consistently meeting performance expectations
• Transparency & Spend Optimization: Manage Fictiv’s domestic supply portfolio by ensuring transparency in spending and making sure resources are distributed efficiently across the manufacturing network
• Cross-Functional Cooperation: Work closely with various internal stakeholders (e.g., Product Management, Quality, Costing & DFM teams, etc) to ensure agreement on terms, processes, and project execution
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively suggest and implement continuous improvements across sourcing, quality, and cost optimization strategies
• New Supplier Partnerships: Continuously seek out and partner with reliable, trustworthy suppliers who can meet Fictiv’s operational needs. This includes identifying new partners and expanding Fictiv’s network by utilizing former supplier relationships, and finding new ones
• On-Site Visits: The core aspect of this role involves regular on-site visits to manufacturing partners, allowing you to directly address challenges and strengthen relationships. These visits provide valuable insights into current capacity, capabilities, and partner preferences, fostering trust and enhancing collaboration—key differentiators in driving long-term success with our partners
• Strategic Sourcing Charter & AORs: Ensure that all sourcing activities are carried out in alignment with Fictiv’s Strategic Sourcing Charter and Areas of Responsibility (AORs), maintaining consistency and strategic focus

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