US Sourcing Manager

4 weeks ago


Nashville, United States NEXTracker Full time

Job Description:

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Nextracker is seeking a Steel Sourcing Manager to reinforce its US sourcing team and support it's expanding steel supplier development in North America. The position could be remote in the US. with frequent travel to Fremont, CA. Primary Responsibility

The Sourcing department is responsible for driving the Total Cost of Ownership through deploying category/region/supplier-specific strategies and establishing strategic relationship with core suppliers. This position will focus primarily on developing suppliers in the US to manufacture foundation products for Nextracker tracking system.

The Sourcing Manager will be responsible for managing a portfolio of suppliers in the country and driving the Cost of Ownership for steel or other products she/he will oversee.

She/he will be especially expected to:

  • Understand technical and economic requirements of the products as well as specific project needs
  • Develop a sourcing strategy to optimize the cost/quality of the products, meet the demand and all necessary requirements
  • Work with Sales/Planning to review demand trends
  • Negotiate, close and manage long term Master Supply Agreements in line with the sourcing strategy
  • Establish and maintain executive level relationship with key stakeholders of the value chain in the US including steel mills, steel manufacturers etc....
  • Analyze markets and perform supplier screening and qualification
  • Prepare and manage Requests for Quotation (RFQs)
  • Assess supplier performance on a quarterly basis

This position will be supported by a Sourcing analyst.

Professional/Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical and/or business major.
  • Minimum of 5-year experience in the US steel industry
  • Experience working in a multicultural environment

Technical/Analytical:

  • Advanced Negotiation skills
  • Strong knowledge of commercial contracts in the US steel sector
  • Experience with US steel manufacturers in particular flat steel mills, tubing and stamping companies, service centers.
  • Solid structuring and analytical skills to keep track of multiple projects and vendors, in an international and multicultural environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially in Excel and PowerPoint
  • Ability to report and present a strategy at executive level
  • Advanced communication skills (written and verbal)

Interpersonal/communication:

  • Fluent oral and written communications at least in English
  • Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills as a significant part of the team and suppliers are remote
  • Results orientated and demonstrated ability to think out of the box to drive results
  • Ability to handle ambiguity and respond quickly and flexibly
  • Autonomous
  • Availability to travel on a regular basis

At Nextracker, we are leading in the energy transition, providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions for solar power plants, as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology, data monitoring and analysis services.

For us at Nextracker, sustainability is not just a word. It's a core part of our business, values and our operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones: People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity. We are creative, collaborative and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar and software solutions for our customers and to mitigate climate change for future generations.

Nextracker is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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