Senior Manufacturing Supplier Development Manager (San Francisco Bay Area)

Senior Manufacturing Supplier Development Manager (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 Powering the Next Generation of Hardware

Fictiv is building the world’s leading platform for hardware manufacturing—and that only works if our supplier network is exceptional.

As a Senior Manufacturing Supplier Development Manager, you’ll own the identification, qualification, and development of U.S.-based manufacturing partners across CNC machining, sheet metal, additive manufacturing, and injection molding. This role is about real manufacturing judgment—understanding what suppliers can actually produce, not just what they say they can quote.

This is a remote role, but candidates must reside in the San Francisco Bay Area. Local presence is required for frequent, in-person visits to manufacturing partners to assess capabilities, build trust, and drive continuous improvement.

This is not a procurement or desk-only sourcing role. You’ll spend meaningful time on factory floors, in technical discussions, and working side-by-side with suppliers to strengthen performance, reliability, and scalability.

You’ll report to the Manager of Strategic Sourcing, U.S., and operate as a senior individual contributor and subject-matter expert within the sourcing organization.

Why This Role Matters

The strength of Fictiv’s manufacturing network directly impacts our customers’ success. In this role, your decisions will shape:

• Supplier performance and reliability
• Customer satisfaction and program success
• Fictiv’s ability to scale complex manufacturing programs
• Cost, lead time, and operational resilience across our U.S. supply base

You’ll ensure Fictiv maintains a balanced, high-performing domestic supplier ecosystem—with the right mix of capacity, capability, quality, and cost competitiveness.

What You’ll Own

Supplier Identification, Qualification & Onboarding

• Identify and qualify new U.S.-based manufacturing partners
• Conduct on-site evaluations of equipment, processes, quality systems, and capacity
• Assess real-world manufacturing capability—not just paper certifications
• Own onboarding from first conversation through full production readiness

Supplier Relationship & Performance Management

• Build long-term, trusted relationships with strategic manufacturing partners
• Serve as a primary point of contact for supplier performance, alignment, and escalation
• Drive accountability around quality, delivery, and responsiveness
• Engage suppliers both remotely and in person to maintain strong alignment

Commercial Alignment & Negotiation

• Lead or support negotiations for Manufacturing Service Agreements (MSAs)
• Align suppliers on pricing models, lead times, capacity commitments, and performance expectations
• Balance competitiveness with long-term supplier sustainability

Supplier Development & Continuous Improvement

• Lead supplier development initiatives to improve quality, throughput, and reliability
• Partner with Quality, Operations, and Engineering to resolve systemic issues
• Drive adoption of best practices across the supplier network

Network Optimization & Cost Transparency

• Manage a strategically balanced domestic supplier portfolio
• Optimize spend allocation, utilization, and capability coverage
• Analyze cost structures and performance metrics to drive efficiency and transparency

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Sales, Product Management, Quality, Costing/DFM, and Operations
• Support supply chain development for large or complex customer programs
• Align supplier strategy with customer and program needs

Be Present Where the Work Happens

• Conduct regular on-site visits to manufacturing partner facilities
• Assess constraints, risks, and improvement opportunities firsthand
• Build trust and credibility through face-to-face engagement

Travel Expectation:
25–50% travel, primarily local to the San Francisco Bay Area

What We’re Looking For

• 7+ years of experience in supplier development, manufacturing sourcing, supply chain, or manufacturing engineering
• Hands-on experience working directly with U.S.-based manufacturing suppliers
• Regular experience conducting on-site supplier visits and evaluations
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, injection molding, or additive manufacturing
• Proven success qualifying, developing, and managing manufacturing suppliers
• Strong analytical skills and comfort reviewing cost models and operational data
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
  (Master’s degree preferred)
• Self-directed, organized, and comfortable operating autonomously
• Ability to travel 25–50%, primarily within the San Francisco Bay Area

Compliance Requirement

This role requires access to export-controlled technology and is restricted to U.S. persons under 8 U.S.C. §1324b. Proof of status will be required prior to employment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Monthly virtual work stipend (internet, food, wellness, pet care, travel)
• Annual education stipend
• Paid parental leave
• Paid volunteer days
• Full onboarding setup (standing desk, laptop, monitor, chair)
• Ergonomic and equipment stipend
• And more

Salary Range

$120,000 – $145,000 per year, depending on experience