Strategic Sourcing Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Identify, assess, and onboard new manufacturing partners based in the U.S.

• Conduct on-site evaluations of technical capabilities, capacity, and readiness for operations.

• Establish trusted, long-term partnerships with strategic manufacturing suppliers.

• Act as the primary liaison for supplier performance and alignment.

• Lead or assist in the negotiation of Manufacturing Service Agreements.

• Align suppliers regarding pricing, lead times, capacity commitments, and performance expectations.

• Spearhead supplier development initiatives aimed at enhancing quality, throughput, reliability, and technical capabilities.

• Collaborate with Quality, Operations, and Engineering teams to rectify performance deficiencies.

• Manage a strategically balanced portfolio of domestic suppliers.

• Optimize spending allocation, capacity utilization, and capability coverage.

• Analyze cost structures, utilization data, and performance metrics.

• Work in conjunction with Sales, Product Management, Quality, Costing/DFM, and Operations teams.

• Support supply chain development for large or complex customer programs.

• Conduct regular on-site visits to manufacturing partner facilities.

• Maintain scalable sourcing processes and documentation.

• Contribute to and uphold Fictiv’s Quality Management System (QMS).

• Report directly to the Manager of Strategic Sourcing, U.S.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain, manufacturing engineering, or supplier development.

• Practical experience working directly with domestic manufacturing suppliers, including on-site involvement.

• Strong understanding of CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, injection molding, or additive manufacturing.

• Proven track record in sourcing, qualifying, negotiating with, and developing manufacturing suppliers.

• Exceptional analytical skills with experience in interpreting cost models and operational data.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.

• Highly organized, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently.

• Strong project management skills.

• Willingness to travel 25–50%, primarily within the San Francisco Bay Area.

• U.S. person status is required: U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or other protected individual under 8 U.S.C. §1324b.

• Proof of U.S. person status is required prior to employment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) plan.

• Monthly virtual work stipend (covers internet, food, wellness, pet care, travel).

• Annual education stipend.

• Paid parental leave.

• Paid volunteer days.

• Comprehensive onboarding setup (including standing desk, laptop, monitor, chair).

• Ergonomic and equipment stipend.