Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Monterrey, México

About MISUMI Americas MISUMI Americas, a division of MISUMI Group, is a leading provider of standard, configurable, and custom manufacturing solutions. By integrating a vast catalog of components with a world-class digital manufacturing platform, MISUMI Americas empowers engineers and procurement teams to accelerate innovation across the entire product lifecycle. With operations in the San Francisco Bay Area and Chicago, the company serves as a vital partner for the most innovative companies in the Americas. Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist (U.S.) Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA (Remote — Bay Area Only) Travel: 25–50% (primarily local Bay Area supplier visits) Build the Manufacturing Network Behind the World’s Best Hardware Fictiv is building the world’s leading platform for hardware manufacturing—and our supplier network is at the heart of that mission. As a Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist , you’ll be responsible for building, qualifying, and strengthening Fictiv’s U.S.-based manufacturing partner network . You’ll work hands-on with CNC, sheet metal, additive manufacturing, and injection molding suppliers to ensure we have the right capabilities, capacity, quality, and cost structure to support our customers at scale. This is a remote role , but candidates must live in the San Francisco Bay Area . Local presence is essential, as this position involves frequent, in-person visits to manufacturing partners to assess capabilities, develop relationships, and drive continuous improvement. This is not a transactional sourcing role and not a desk-only job. You’ll spend time on factory floors, in production discussions, and working directly with suppliers to solve real manufacturing challenges. You’ll report to the Manager of Strategic Sourcing, U.S. , and serve as a senior individual contributor and subject-matter expert within the Strategic Sourcing team. Why This Role Matters The Strategic Sourcing team enables Fictiv to deliver speed, quality, and reliability to our customers. In this role, your decisions directly influence: • Manufacturing partner performance • Customer satisfaction and repeat business • Fictiv’s ability to scale complex manufacturing programs • Cost, lead time, and operational resilience across the U.S. supply base You’ll ensure Fictiv maintains a balanced, high-performing domestic supplier network —one that can meet demanding technical requirements while staying competitive on cost and lead time. This role requires ongoing engagement with suppliers , both virtually and on-site, to evaluate performance, resolve issues, and drive long-term improvements. What You’ll Do Build & Manage Manufacturing Partner Relationships Supplier Sourcing & Onboarding • Identify, evaluate, and onboard new U.S.-based manufacturing partners • Conduct on-site assessments of technical capability, capacity, and operational readiness • Ensure suppliers align with Fictiv’s standards, goals, and long-term strategy Relationship Ownership • Build trusted, long-term relationships with strategic manufacturing partners • Serve as a primary point of contact for supplier performance and alignment • Engage suppliers both in person and remotely to drive accountability and results Negotiate & Align Commercial Terms Manufacturing Service Agreements (MSAs) • Lead or support negotiations of Manufacturing Service Agreements • Align suppliers on pricing, lead times, capacity commitments, and performance expectations • Ensure agreements support scalability, quality, and long-term competitiveness Develop & Strengthen Supplier Performance Supplier Development • Lead supplier development initiatives to improve quality, throughput, reliability, and technical capability • Partner with Quality, Operations, and Engine