**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**?
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, integral 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 (Nível Inicial)****Ubicación**: Santa Catarina, Nuevo León (Área Metropolitana de Monterrey)**Modalidad**: Presencial / En oficina**Nível de Experiência**: 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 experiência 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 nível inicial**, ideal para personas con **1 a 3 años de experiência** 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.
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📌 Associate Sourcing Specialist (Santa Catarina, México) (Monterrey)
🏢 Fictiv
📍 Monterrey