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Nextracker Inc. · 9 hours ago

Sr. Sourcing Manager, Power Electronics

Fremont, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$180K/yr - $200K/yr

10+ years exp

Nextracker Inc. is driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform. They are seeking a Sr. Sourcing Manager for Power Electronics to manage and implement supply chain strategies, develop sourcing strategies, and lead contract negotiations, ensuring optimal supply and profitability enhancement.

Renewables & Environment

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead the global sourcing strategy, including new supplier selection, development, cost management, contract management, supplier relationship management, and supplier escalations for all Power Electronics components in Nextpower's product offerings

Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to understand requirements and drive global, value-based, long-term sourcing strategies supporting business growth

Stay informed on global trends and technology roadmaps, partnering with design, operations, and sales teams to address supply and demand challenges

Lead contract negotiations, including global business agreements, pricing agreements, warranties, service agreements, and other related contracts

Collaborate with technical stakeholders internally and externally to control costs during design reviews, change control meetings, and Design of Manufacture (DoM) reviews

Develop strategic plans and policies to build strong supplier relationships, ensuring optimal supply and profitability enhancement

Drive strategic procurement initiatives across all production sites to maximize cost reductions

Support material sourcing activities for new programs and New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts, including providing forward price projections

Partner proactively with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Installation Project Management, and other groups within Nextpower

Manage cost roadmaps, capacity planning, and allocation strategies

Maintain supplier performance metrics and organize Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with suppliers

Ensure adherence to the highest ethical standards of integrity and professionalism in procurement processes, in line with corporate requirements

Qualification

Strategic sourcingPower Electronics expertiseNegotiation skillsSupplier relationship managementCost managementProject managementDynamic work environmentUnderstanding technical drawingsExperience in EMS industryEffective communicationLeadership skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Minimum of 10 years of strategic sourcing experience in electronics, with mandatory expertise in inverters, as well as Power Electronics components and products such as DC-DC & AC-DC converters, transformers, PV optimizers, MV switchgears, energy storage, and other high-voltage applications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, Chemistry, or equivalent experience

Ability to understand technical drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), specifications, and Single-Line Diagrams (SLDs), with basic knowledge of manufacturing process controls and quality assurance for typical PV plant components

Effective communication skills with the ability to influence suppliers, vendors, and internal stakeholders

Independent, self-driven, and passionate about driving results through strategic interventions and operations

Strong leadership and collaboration skills, capable of building effective relationships and influencing peers and key stakeholders

Strong project management skills, with the ability to plan tasks, assign resources, manage progress, remove barriers, manage change, resolve conflicts, build consensus, and motivate team members across multiple projects

Enjoys working in a dynamic and multicultural environment

A bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience and training, with a minimum of 8 years of management experience

Experience in the EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) industry is a must

Demonstrated expertise in complex sourcing, negotiating, and supply chain strategies

Willingness to travel (30%) within the US and internationally

Preferred

A Master's degree is desirable

A Master's or MBA degree is preferred

Benefits

Health care coverage

Dental and vision

401(K) participation including company matching

Company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off

Generous discretionary company bonuses

Life and disability protection

Stock compensation

Company

Nextracker Inc.

Nextpower™ (formerly Nextracker) designs, engineers, and delivers an advanced energy technology platform for solar power plants, innovating across structural, electrical, and digital domains.

Founded in 2013

Fremont, CA, US

1001-5000 employees

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