Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Monterrey, México

The role

You will build, qualify, and strengthen a U.S.-based manufacturing partner network. This involves working with CNC, sheet metal, additive manufacturing, and injection molding suppliers through on-site assessments and relationship management.

What you will do

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new U.S.-based manufacturing partners
• Conduct on-site assessments of technical capability, capacity, and operational readiness
• Build trusted, long-term relationships with strategic manufacturing partners
• Lead or support negotiations of Manufacturing Service Agreements
• Lead supplier development initiatives to improve quality, throughput, reliability, and technical capability
• Manage a strategically balanced domestic supplier portfolio
• Analyze cost structures, utilization data, and performance metrics
• Partner with Sales, Product Management, Quality, Costing/DFM, and Operations teams
• Conduct regular on-site visits to manufacturing partner facilities

Required qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain, manufacturing engineering, or supplier development
• Hands-on experience working directly with domestic manufacturing suppliers, including on-site engagement
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, injection molding, or additive manufacturing
• Proven success sourcing, qualifying, negotiating with, and developing manufacturing suppliers
• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting cost models and operational data
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
• Highly organized, self-directed, and comfortable operating autonomously
• Strong project management capability
• Ability to travel 25–50%, primarily within the San Francisco Bay Area

Nice to have

• Master’s degree

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Monthly virtual work stipend (internet, food, wellness, pet care, travel)
• Annual education stipend
• Paid parental leave
• Paid volunteer days
• Full onboarding setup (standing desk, laptop, monitor, chair)
• Ergonomic and equipment stipend

Before you apply

• Restricted to U.S. persons (U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or other protected individuals under 8 U.S.C. §1324b)
• Proof of status will be required prior to employment

About the company

Fictiv is building a platform for hardware manufacturing with a supplier network at its heart. The company aims to build the world's leading platform for hardware manufacturing.