Associate Sourcing Specialist– Supplier Research & Development

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.

You will research, identify, and document potential manufacturing partners (CNC machining, die casting, forging, etc.) to help Fictiv’s sourcing team make data-driven decisions. Your work will directly contribute to expanding our supplier pool, improving cost efficiency, and ensuring a reliable supply chain for our customers.

You will report to the Strategic Sourcing Manager.

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    Supplier Identification: 

    1. →Assist in researching and identifying potential new suppliers/vendors across various categories.
    2. →Collect company profile, equipment list, RFI(Request for Information), RFQ(Request for Quote) from potential suppliers.
    3. →Prepare pre-assessment summary report.
    4. →Attend industry exhibitions (as needed) to gather supplier insights and market trends.
    5. →Conduct market analysis to stay informed about industry trends, commodity pricing, and potential supply chain risks.

    Supplier Management:

           1-   Responsible for signing MSA, NDA, TOS with suppliers.

           2-    Complete supplier onboarding processes.

           3-  Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier records in the procurement system, including contact information, pricing agreements, and performance documentation.

           4-   Purchase Order (PO) management: issuing PO and tracking order status to ensure timely delivery.

• Bachelor’s degree (Supply Chain, International Trade, Economics, ect.).
• 1-3 Years experience in sourcing & supply chain.
• Strong English verbal, reading/writing skills (CET6 or equivalent preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets (data organization, filtering, basic analysis).
• Open mindset & Willingness to learn and adapt.
• ✅ Self-Motivated Learner – Eager to develop expertise in sourcing and manufacturing.
• ✅ Detail-Oriented – Strong organizational skills to manage supplier data accurately.
• ✅ Research-Driven – Comfortable digging into market data to find the best suppliers.
• ✅ Collaborative Mindset – Works well with sourcing team to support strategic goals.