Fictiv Exists to Enable Hardware Innovators to Build Better Products, Faster
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!
**Please note: 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
At Fictiv, we’re building the world’s leading platform for hardware manufacturing. 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. We win every day because of the competitive advantage that our Platform, People, and Partners provide to our customers.
As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you will develop onboarding plans to ensure alignment between supply capacity and customer demand, while maintaining a balanced distribution of spend across Manufacturing Partners in your region. You will also manage and grow relationships within our domestic supplier network, which includes capabilities such as 3D printing, CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, injection molding, and more.
In this role, you will report to the Manager of Strategic Sourcing for the US Region.
Impact in this Role
At Fictiv, we streamline sourcing for our customers, with the Strategic Sourcing team at the forefront of this mission. As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you will play a critical role in fostering strong, enduring partnerships with our North American Manufacturing Partners in your region.
You will also ensure we have a well-balanced network of partners, each with the right capacity and capabilities, to consistently meet and exceed customer requirements in terms of technical specifications, lead time, and cost. This will involve regular engagement, both virtually and on-site, to strengthen relationships, assess partner capabilities, resolve challenges, and collaborate on continuous performance improvements.
Areas of Responsibility
Travel Expectations
25-50% travel is required
Desired Traits, Qualifications, Education and Experience Equivalency
Special Note
This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. Fictiv will require proof of status prior to employment.
Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 per year
Interested in learning more? We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Our Digital Manufacturing Ecosystem is transforming how the next rockets, self-driving cars, and life-saving robots are designed, developed and delivered to customers around the world.
This transformation is made possible through our technology-backed platform, our global network of manufacturing partners, and our people with deep expertise in hardware and software development.
We’re actively seeking potential teammates who can bring diverse perspectives and experience to our culture and company. We believe inclusion is the best way to create a strong, empathetic team. Our belief is that the best team is born from an environment that emphasizes respect, honesty, collaboration, and growth.
We encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, members of the LGBTQ community, people of color, people with disabilities, and veterans.
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Fictiv is creating a new world order in which software democratizes access to fast, high quality manufacturing. We’re breaking down barriers to provide unprecedented access to the tools and services required to bring physical products to market.
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