Technical Sourcing Specialist

7 Minutes ago • 5-8 Years

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Technical Sourcing Specialist at Fictiv, you will be responsible for sourcing, qualifying, and distributing work within the Manufacturing Partner network. You will leverage your educational background and experience in supplier sourcing to develop and oversee the China operation’s distributed Manufacturing Partner network. This includes managing partner planning and execution, providing technical leadership, facilitating communication of requirements, conducting audits, collaborating with teams, negotiating agreements, and generating sourcing strategies. This role is essential for creating the world’s leading platform for hardware manufacturing.
Must have:
  • 5-8 years of experience in strategic sourcing or quality management.
  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
  • Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese.
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes.
  • Familiarity with quality management systems.
  • Proficient in cost analysis.
  • Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
Perks:
  • Housing fund, and social insurance, commercial insurance for employee and your child
  • Annual leave, paid sick leave
  • Team celebrations
  • Annual training opportunities including English learning, technical skills certifications,
  • Yearly health check-up

Job Details

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!


 

At Fictiv, we’re inspired every day by our customers and teammates.

You will have the opportunity to engage with some of the most renowned companies in the world that create physical products loved by millions. You will collaborate with highly skilled vendors who produce what may seem impossible. You’ll be part of a team that is building the future—think advanced robotics, renewable energy, electric vehicles, and pioneering medical devices—right now.

Impact In This Role

As a Technical Sourcing Specialist at Fictiv, you will be responsible for the intelligent sourcing, qualification, and distribution of work within our Manufacturing Partner network. At Fictiv, we are committed to creating the world’s leading platform for hardware manufacturing, and your role will be essential in achieving this goal.

In this position, you will leverage your educational background—preferably a degree in Supply Chain Management or Engineering—as well as your experience in supplier sourcing, qualification, onboarding, development, and management to effectively develop and oversee the China operation’s distributed Manufacturing Partner network.

You will report to the Strategic Sourcing Lead.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Develop, manage, audit, improve, and correct Manufacturing Partner planning and execution for parts manufacturing, assembly, and quality control processes.
  • Provide technical leadership for onboarding Manufacturing Partners and spearhead improvements in scalability, cost, and quality.
  • Facilitate communication of technical requirements between suppliers and Fictiv's internal departments.
  • Conduct supplier audits to ensure their compliance with performance, delivery, and reliability standards.
  • Collaborate with Fictiv's costing, Quality, and PM teams to define ideal performance specifications and metrics for Manufacturing Partners.
  • Develop onboarding targets based on sales forecasts and pipeline.
  • Negotiate terms of relationships, including Manufacturing Service Agreements, with strategic Production Manufacturing Partners.
  • Manage the China supply network to ensure transparency and optimize spending.
  • Generate and implement efficient sourcing and category management strategies.
  • Develop and execute strategies to reduce COGS and lead time in sourcing custom mechanical components within Fictiv’s supply chain.
  • Conduct cost and scenario analysis and benchmarking.

Desired Traits

  • 5-8 years of experience in strategic sourcing, global supply, or quality management.
  • A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, or supply chain management.
  • Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese.
  • Deep understanding of manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, injection molding, die casting, and sheet metal fabrication.
  • Familiarity with quality management systems (ISO 9001, IATF 16949, etc.) and supplier audit processes.
  • Proficient in cost analysis for raw materials (metals, plastics, composites, etc.) and production processes.
  • Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for factory visits and audits (up to 30% of the time).

 


Perks and Benefits

  • Housing fund, and social insurance, commercial insurance for employee and your child
  • Annual leave, paid sick leave
  • Team celebrations
  • Annual training opportunities including English learning, technical skills certifications,
  • Yearly health check-up
  • And much, much more!

Interested in learning more?  We look forward to hearing from you soon.

 


About Fictiv

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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