Sourcing Manager

Scope of Job
The Sourcing Manager will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and contracting suppliers for key equipment categories including battery storage equipment, power distribution equipment (e.g panelboards, switchgear, and transformers), electric vehicle charging equipment, or related electrical equipment. This role will focus on sourcing new suppliers, negotiating commercial terms, and developing master service agreements. The Sourcing Manager will be responsible for managing vendor relationships and coordinating hand-offs (relaying commercial terms, providing introductions between internal & external teams, etc.) to PowerFlex purchasers. The Sourcing Manager will work closely with internal stakeholders to optimize costs, ensure best-value terms, and maintain high-quality standards. 
Location
This role is open to be a hybrid role out of one of our offices (Mountain View, CA, San Diego, CA or Los Angeles, CA. or New York City, NY) 

Responsibilities
20% - Strategic Sourcing, Battery Storage

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers of Battery Storage equipment and related components. 
• Lead Request-for-Proposal (RFP) initiatives for the Battery Storage category.   
• Lead vendor phone calls, negotiations, and key strategy initiatives for the Battery Storage category.  
• Effectively coordinate vendor hand-offs to PowerFlex purchasers.  Ensure PowerFlex purchasers understand commercial terms and considerations of new agreements. 
• Conduct market research and supplier analysis to identify potential new suppliers. 
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Business Development and Product Development, to understand technical and volume requirements and align sourcing efforts accordingly. 

20% - Strategic Sourcing, Power Distribution

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers of Power Distribution (panelboards, switchgear, transformers, etc.) equipment and related components. 
• Lead Request-for-Proposal (RFP) initiatives for the Power Distribution category.   
• Lead vendor phone calls, negotiations, and key strategy initiatives for the Power Distribution category.  
• Effectively coordinate vendor hand-offs to PowerFlex purchasers.  Ensure PowerFlex purchasers understand commercial terms and considerations of new agreements. 
• Conduct market research and supplier analysis to identify potential new sources of materials. 
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Business Development and Product Development, to understand technical and volume requirements and align sourcing efforts accordingly. 

10% - Strategic Sourcing, Miscellaneous

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers of Miscellaneous equipment and components. 
• Effectively coordinate vendor hand-offs to PowerFlex purchasers.  Ensure PowerFlex purchasers understand commercial terms and considerations of new agreements. 
• Conduct market research and supplier analysis to identify potential new sources of materials. 

25% - Supplier Contract Negotiation

• Negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers to secure competitive and favorable agreements which optimize costs and quality. 
• Develop and manage master service agreements with suppliers, establishing clear expectations for quality, delivery, and ongoing collaboration. 
• Work with the technical qualification team during supplier qualification processes.  Provide insight into suppliers' capabilities, product quality, and compliance with industry standards and regulations. 
• Work closely with legal and contract management teams to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and mitigate any potential legal risks. 

15% - Procurement Process & Best Practice Development

• Contribute to the development and execution of sourcing strategies, leveraging market insights and supplier capabilities to drive innovation and cost savings. 
• Monitor and manage supplier performance by tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) and implementing corrective actions where necessary. 
• Support and develop the PowerFlex procurement team through industry insight and development of processes and procedures which allow for business scalability.  
• Develop strategy presentations for PowerFlex Executive leadership. 

10% - Other Duties as assigned

Qualifications
Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, energy, or related field 
• 5+ years in renewable energy industry preferred 

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Beyond exceptional attention to detail 
• Highly organized with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and complete tasks efficiently 
• Self-starter who can manage responsibilities with minimal supervision 
• Ability to manage up and take ownership even in unfamiliar territory 
• Competent knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel 
• Ability to work collaboratively with others 

Physical Requirements

• Remaining in a seated position. Long hours on computer keyboard. Prolonged periods of standing and/or walking.
• Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs.
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 25 pounds occasionally.

Working Conditions
Approximately 90% of the time is spent in the office environment, utilizing computers (frequent use of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, salesforce.com), phones, and general office equipment. 

Fiscal Responsibilities

• Preparation of a budget plan (including anticipated revenues and expenditures) 
• Processing and Approving Financial Transactions 
• Financial Review 
• Negotiating and approving vendor rates