Fictiv Exists to Enable Hardware Innovators to Build Better Products, Faster

Fictiv exists to help product innovators create.

Fictiv is a global manufacturing and supply chain company that enables organizations to scale globally across Fictiv’s four global manufacturing centers in India, Mexico, China, and the U.S.. Companies use Fictiv to access high-quality production, optimize supply chain logistics, and mitigate supply chain risk—ensuring they can move from prototype to full-scale manufacturing with speed and confidence. To date, Fictiv has delivered more than 35 million commercial and prototype parts for industries such as aerospace, robotics, automotive, climate tech, and more, helping them innovate faster, free up precious resources, and drive profitable growth.

Associate Sourcing Specialist (Entry-Level)

Location: Santa Catarina, Nuevo León (Monterrey Area)
Work Arrangement: On-site / In-Office
Experience Level: Entry-Level (1–3 years)
Travel: 0–10% (primarily local to Monterrey)

About the Role

Are you early in your supply chain or manufacturing career and looking for a role where you can learn fast, build real-world sourcing experience, and work closely with experienced professionals?

We’re hiring an Associate Sourcing Specialist to join our team in Santa Catarina, Nuevo León. This is an entry-level, hands-on role designed for candidates with 1–3 years of experience who are curious, detail-oriented, and excited to learn how manufacturing suppliers are identified, evaluated, and supported.

You’ll focus on supplier research, data organization, and sourcing support—not negotiation ownership or senior-level decision-making. This role is ideal if you want a strong foundation in manufacturing sourcing and supplier intelligence within a growing, global organization.

What You’ll Do

Supplier Research & Market Intelligence

Research and identify potential manufacturing suppliers using online tools (Google, Alibaba), trade directories, customs data, and industry exhibitions.
Build and maintain a structured supplier database including capabilities, certifications, and locations.
Track trends and emerging suppliers across manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, sheet metal, injection molding, die casting, forging, and related processes.

Supplier Pre-Qualification Support

Collect and document basic supplier information (production capacity, equipment, certifications).
Support the sourcing team by preparing supplier lists for evaluation.
Assist with initial supplier outreach and early communications.

Data Management & Reporting

Maintain accurate supplier research records in internal systems.
Prepare supplier and market research summaries for internal review.
Help track basic supplier performance indicators such as responsiveness and lead times.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with the Sourcing team to align on research priorities.
Attend industry events or supplier visits as needed to gather insights.
Support supplier onboarding activities, including coordination of NDA and MSA documentation.

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree required in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
1–3 years of professional experience in manufacturing, supply chain, sourcing, supplier development, or related environments.

This is an associate-level role, not a senior or lead position.

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Curiosity and willingness to learn about manufacturing processes and supplier operations.
Comfort working with research, data, and documentation.
Collaborative mindset and ability to support team-driven goals.
Exposure to 1–2 manufacturing processes (academic or professional) is a plus but not required.

Work Location & Travel

Role based in Santa Catarina, Nuevo León (Monterrey area).
Travel: 0–10%, primarily local.

Especialista Asociado(a) de Sourcing (Nivel Inicial)

Ubicación: Santa Catarina, Nuevo León (Área Metropolitana de Monterrey)
Modalidad: Presencial / En oficina
Nivel de Experiencia: Inicial (1–3 años)
Viajes: 0–10% (principalmente locales)

Sobre el Puesto

¿Estás iniciando tu carrera en cadena de suministro o manufactura y buscas una posición donde puedas aprender, crecer y desarrollar experiencia real en sourcing?

Estamos buscando un(a) Especialista Asociado(a) de Sourcing para integrarse a nuestro equipo en Santa Catarina, Nuevo León. Este es un puesto de nivel inicial, ideal para personas con 1 a 3 años de experiencia que sean organizadas, analíticas y con interés en cómo se identifican y evalúan proveedores industriales.

El rol está enfocado en investigación de proveedores, análisis de información y soporte al equipo de sourcing, y ofrece una excelente oportunidad para construir una base sólida en sourcing y manufactura dentro de un entorno global.

Responsabilidades Principales

Investigación de Proveedores e Inteligencia de Mercado

Investigar e identificar proveedores de manufactura mediante herramientas en línea (Google, Alibaba), directorios comerciales, datos aduanales y exposiciones industriales.
Crear y mantener una base de datos estructurada de proveedores con información clave como capacidades, certificaciones y ubicación.
Dar seguimiento a tendencias y nuevos proveedores en procesos como CNC, lámina metálica, moldeo por inyección, fundición a presión, forja y otros procesos industriales.

Soporte en Pre-calificación de Proveedores

Recopilar y documentar información básica de proveedores (capacidad productiva, equipo, certificaciones).
Apoyar en la preparación de listas de proveedores para evaluación del equipo de Sourcing.
Asistir en el contacto inicial y comunicación temprana con proveedores.

Gestión de Datos y Reportes

Mantener registros precisos y organizados de la investigación de proveedores en sistemas internos.
Elaborar reportes de investigación de mercado y proveedores para revisión interna.
Apoyar en el seguimiento de indicadores básicos de desempeño de proveedores (tiempos de respuesta, lead time, etc.).

Colaboración Interdisciplinaria

Trabajar de manera cercana con el equipo de Sourcing para definir prioridades de investigación.
Asistir a eventos o visitas a proveedores cuando sea necesario.
Brindar apoyo administrativo durante la incorporación de proveedores, incluyendo la coordinación de NDA y MSA.

Perfil Requerido

Licenciatura concluida y obligatoria en Cadena de Suministro, Negocios, Ingeniería o carrera afín.
1 a 3 años de experiencia profesional en manufactura, cadena de suministro, sourcing o áreas relacionadas.

Este es un puesto de nivel inicial, no una posición senior.

Alta atención al detalle y habilidades organizativas.
Interés genuino por aprender sobre procesos de manufactura y proveedores industriales.
Comodidad trabajando con investigación, datos y documentación.
Mentalidad colaborativa y orientación al trabajo en equipo.
Experiencia o conocimiento básico en 1–2 procesos de manufactura es deseable, pero no indispensable.

Ubicación y Viajes

Puesto basado en Santa Catarina, Nuevo León.
Viajes estimados: 0–10%, principalmente locales.

About Fictiv

Fictiv is transforming how the next rockets, self-driving cars, and life-saving robots are designed, developed, and delivered to customers around the world. People who succeed at Fictiv are talented, creative, and driven to achieve professional excellence and support our vision to help product innovators create.

We’re actively seeking teammates who:

Bring diverse perspectives and experience to our culture and company.
Excel at being part of a strong, empathetic team.
Thrive in an environment emphasizing respect, honesty, collaboration, and growth.
Have an ‘always learning’ mindset that celebrates learning, not just wins.
Help us continue to build a world-class organization that values the contributions of all of our teammates

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.

Associate Sourcing Specialist (Santa Catarina, México)

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