Partner Network Manager

Fractory

Own the Manufacturing Partner network and its performance at Fractory. Collaborate with Regional Sourcing Managers and maintain relationships with partners for optimal operations.

Posted 8/3/2026full-timeManchester • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing manufacturing partner relationships, including negotiation of commercial terms and performance evaluation. Possesses a solid technical grounding in mechanical engineering and familiarity with core manufacturing processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mechanical Engineering DegreeNegotiation ExperiencePerformance Data AnalysisRelationship ManagementOperational Data Comfort

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Hard Skills

Laser CuttingBendingCNC MachiningWeldingSurface TreatmentCoatingAssembly

Soft Skills

StructuredSelf-DirectedAccountable

Industry Keywords

Contract ManufacturerFabrication ShopJob ShopMetal Service ProviderEngineering Service Provider

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You'll own the Manufacturing Partner network end to end — its composition, its performance, and its commercial terms.
You'll be the escalation point and strategic counterpart to our Regional Sourcing Managers.
Your day-to-day will include owning the end-to-end relationship with each partner.
Visiting partners on a rolling basis to represent Fractory as a customer, run audits, and give direct feedback on performance.
Negotiating the best achievable terms on cost, lead time, and invoicing.
Reviewing network and partner performance data to confirm we hold the right network.
Onboarding partners that close capability or capacity gaps, and removing partners that fail on quality, communication, or timeliness.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A solid technical grounding in mechanical engineering — degree or equivalent hands-on industry experience
Working knowledge of Fractory's core processes (laser cutting, bending, CNC machining, welding, surface treatment and coating, assembly)
Commercial instincts and real negotiation experience — price, lead time, invoicing terms
Comfort with operational data
Strong relationship-management instincts
Structured, self-directed and accountable
Bonus points if you have worked at a contract manufacturer, fabrication shop, job shop, or metal/engineering service provider

Benefits

Comp & perks

💸 Competitive salary
📈 Equity options
🏖 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
🧘 Juno flexible benefits platform
💊 MediCash healthcare reimbursement
💼 Pension scheme (3% from Fractory)
🎉 Regular team events & socials
📍 UK office + hybrid working (office days: Monday–Wednesday)
🚲 Cycle to Work scheme
🌍 International team and modern tooling