Supplier Development Manager, US
Do you want to be the catalyzer in a start-up success story? Join us on the mission that changes manufacturing forever!
Fractory is an automated on-demand manufacturing platform connecting engineering and manufacturing companies. We provide a full service — from quoting to manufacturing and delivery, taking responsibility for every step.
We are changing how manufacturing procurement works. You are probably used to ordering stuff online in just a couple of minutes. Now it is possible to do the same in manufacturing without waiting for days to receive quotes.
The company was started by three founders and has rallied more than 80 teammates around the vision of making manufacturing more efficient.
We are looking for a Supplier Development Manager to grow our manufacturing partner network and cultivate relationships with existing partners. The role will be primarily responsible for acquiring, onboarding, and managing manufacturing partners, and establishing long-term relationships. This manager will work closely with our supply chain and sales teams and will be supporting business development efforts and directly contributing to the company’s growth.
You will
- Work with our sales and supply chain teams to understand current and future manufacturing capability and capacity needs;
- Develop new manufacturing partner relationships;
- Onboard new partners — demo our solution and educate new users;
- Work with existing partners to understand their needs, monitor quality, and cultivate long-term relationships;
- Collect information about partner operations and capabilities.
- Conduct regular supplier audits;
- Provide support to manufacturing partners.
We’d like you to have
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or another Engineering discipline;
- Experience in negotiating supplier agreements, developing and executing sourcing strategies, and improving supplier relationships in a manufacturing environment;
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills, availability to meet the partner companies face-to-face;
- Openness to occasional travel to supplier facilities;
- Experience with CRM software;
- Nice to have experience with sheet metal fabrication and/or CNC.
Perks
- Competitive salary and motivational package
- Equity options
- International team and offices around the world
- Flexible working possibilities
- Opportunity to work with a super talented and fabulous team
Our three founders started the idea of Fractory to make a difference. This has also been one of the key drivers in growing our team. Everyone here is working for the same goal of making manufacturing smart. The market for on-demand manufacturing is huge. Sheet metal and CNC alone are around 90 billion in the EU. Our goal is to be the number one on-demand manufacturing platform. Join us, and let's make it happen!
- Department
- Operations
- Locations
- Chicago
- Employment type
- Full-time
Chicago
Perks working in Fractory
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Just the right time to join us.
The rocket in manufacturing is taking off. We have all the right tools to bring our vision to life - proven model, funds and ambition. Yet we are still in the beginning of our journey, so now is probably the best time to join and help us build a unified platform for manufacturing industry. -
Stock options
In addition to competitive pay, we offer stock options to ensure that everyone is fairly rewarded for their efforts. Every employee should own part of the company. -
Sports and healthcare
It is very important for us to have healthy employees, therefore we have joined Viveo Health which provides instant access to doctors in case of any issues. Also each team member is able to use 100€ per quarter for health activities via Stebby app. -
Flexible work
We don’t count butt hours but the job has to get done. It is completely okay to work from home, we’ll cover the home office equipment you need.
Who are the people we are looking for?
In the first place, we really look for drive and intelligence. Hence people who learn quickly and care about those around them. Skills and experience only add to these trades.
As we grow, people at Fractory have started off with one position, but quickly grew to lead a team of people, thus making an even greater impact on how manufacturing can be more sustainable and efficient.
About Fractory
Fractory is a software company providing a platform solution to optimize out-sourcing in manufacturing industry.
Supplier Development Manager, US
Do you want to be the catalyzer in a start-up success story? Join us on the mission that changes manufacturing forever!
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