Nexamp · 2 days ago
Battery Energy Storage System Category Manager
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $125K/yr
5+ years expNexamp is a company committed to the clean energy movement, seeking a Category Manager for their Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) category. The role involves strategic management of supplier relationships and performance, focusing on optimizing the supply chain and ensuring alignment with business goals.
Clean EnergyEnergyFinanceProject ManagementSolar
Responsibilities
Develop and Implement Strategy: Own the equipment category strategy for BESS equipment, aligning with the overall business goals and objectives
Sourcing Opportunities: Identify sourcing opportunities, cost-saving initiatives, and strategies to optimize supplier performance across assigned categories
Performance Reporting: Generate regular reports on category performance, market insights, and procurement forecasts, and assist in the annual budget preparation. Communicate these insights to senior management to inform decision-making
Risk Identification and Mitigation: Identify potential risks and vulnerabilities within the supply chain, develop mitigation strategies, and establish contingency plans to ensure supply chain resilience
Conduct Market Research: Analyze supplier capabilities, market trends, and risks
Technology Roadmap: Identify new technologies within the category that could benefit the company and inform strategy
Policy Impact: Maintain knowledge and familiarity with current and potential upcoming policies as they pertain to their impact on the category
Supplier Base Development: Work to introduce new suppliers and rationalize the supply base, focusing on the total cost of ownership
On-board New Suppliers: Lead RFP processes, negotiate agreements, and establish compliance monitoring of suppliers
Strategic Relationship Management: Manage supplier relationships strategically to ensure the technical, manufacturing, quality, product support, and logistics needs are met to ensure continuity of supply
Performance Management: Continuously manage supplier performance through supplier scorecards and quarterly business reviews, including attending supplier visits, meetings, and industry trade shows/conferences
Continuous improvement: Develop standard practices and processes for the category management teams
Qualification
Required
University degree
3+ years of experience in the solar industry with BESS experience/familiarity
5+ years of experience in supplier management, category management, technical program management, or consulting
Proven ability to develop procurement and supply chain strategies, coupled with strong presentation skills to effectively communicate recommendations to senior management
Experience working closely with engineers and other technical teams, with a deep understanding of technical requirements and product development cycles
Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and experienced in managing projects that align with strategic procurement goals
Experience in developing and managing KPIs and performance metrics working with complicated data sets
Commitment to Nexamp's mission and have a passion for solving tomorrow's climate crisis today
Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization
Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization
Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions
Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry
Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions
Preferred
MBA is a plus
Supply Chain or Engineering degrees are a plus
Benefits
401(k) employer-match
Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
Flexible paid time off and holiday PTO
Commuter benefits
Cell phone reimbursement
Healthy snacks
Coffee
Service days and other volunteer opportunities
Company outings
Company
Nexamp
Nexamp provides renewable and clean energy services designed to minimize energy expenses and carbon emissions.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$3.3BKey Investors
ATLAS SP PartnersMitsubishi UFJ Financial GroupMacquarie Asset Management
2025-10-29Debt Financing· $600M
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Leadership Team
Peter Tawczynski
Chief Financial Officer
Robert Pantano
Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer
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