Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager 

Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida 
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (minimum 3 days per week in office) 
Company: Blue Sky Utility/Nofar USA 

Position Summary 

Blue Sky Utility/Nofar USA is seeking a highly capable and proactive Supply Chain Manager to lead procurement, logistics, vendor management, and material planning across our growing portfolio of solar and energy storage projects. This role is critical to ensuring that equipment, materials, and services are sourced strategically, delivered on time, and managed cost-effectively to support project execution nationwide. 

The ideal candidate is hands-on, commercially sharp, operationally disciplined, and experienced in managing complex supply chains within the power generation industry, including solar and BESS.  

Key Responsibilities 

Procurement & Strategic Sourcing 

• Lead sourcing and procurement of major equipment including solar modules, inverters, transformers, BESS equipment, trackers, racking, and balance-of-plant materials  

• Lead selection and contract negotiation with EPC contractors responsible for delivering turn-key projects.  

• Negotiate pricing, contracts, delivery schedules, warranties, and commercial terms with vendors and suppliers  

• Build and maintain preferred vendor relationships to support long-term growth  

• Identify alternate suppliers and contingency strategies to reduce risk  

• Monitor and implement market conditions, tariffs, pricing trends, and supply constraints impacting solar and storage sectors, ensuring we meet regulatory requirements 

Logistics & Inventory Management 

• Oversee transportation, warehousing, and delivery schedules for domestic and international shipments  

• Coordinate material flow to multiple project sites across various states  

• Track inventory levels, shortages, overages, and critical path items  

• Implement systems for receiving, storage, and field material controls  

Project Support & Cross Functional Partnership 

• Partner closely with Engineering, Project Delivery, Construction, Finance, and Development teams to align procurement with project schedules  

• Support project budgets through cost forecasting and purchasing discipline  

• Participate in project kickoff and execution meetings to identify material needs and schedule risks  

• Ensure purchase orders and vendor commitments align with project milestones  

Vendor Performance & Compliance 

• Manage supplier scorecards, KPIs, and service levels  

• Resolve delivery delays, quality concerns, claims, shortages, and commercial disputes  

• Develop mitigation plans for supply disruptions and long lead equipment  

Process Improvement & Systems 

• Establish scalable procurement and supply chain processes as the company grows  

• Improve reporting, spend visibility, forecasting, and internal controls  

• Utilize ERP, procurement, and project management systems to drive efficiency  

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field  

• 7+ years of supply chain, procurement, or sourcing leadership experience  

• Experience supporting power generation companies 

• Strong contract negotiation, analytical, and vendor management skills  

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced growth environment  

• Strong Excel and reporting skills  

• Willingness to work hybrid in Fort Lauderdale, Florida  

• Familiarity with main energy system components such as transformers, switchgear, inverters, modules, trackers, and major electrical equipment  

• Experience with import logistics, tariffs, and international sourcing  

What Success Looks Like 

• Successfully optimizing project costs, timetable, compliance 

• Critical materials arrive on time and within budget  

• Vendor relationships are strong and commercially advantageous  

• Projects experience fewer delays tied to supply chain issues  

• Procurement processes scale with company growth  

• Leadership has clear visibility into spend, risks, and timelines  

This is a hybrid Florida-based role requiring regular in-office presence in Fort Lauderdale to collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams. Remote-only candidates will not be considered. 

What we can offer you:

• An Incredible Team, a Big Mission
  Work alongside smart, passionate people who are genuinely driven to build a cleaner energy future. We move fast, collaborate deeply, and celebrate wins together. Our team culture is strong and stable, reflected in our 87% employee retention rate, which speaks to the environment we’ve worked hard to build.
• Competitive Pay with Transparency from Day One
  We believe in being honest and clear about compensation from the start. The base salary range for this role is $80,000-90,000. Compensation decisions are based on a thoughtful review of your background, skills, certifications, and the impact you’ll bring to our growing business. Posting salary ranges upfront is part of our commitment to transparency and trust.
• Benefits
  Your health and financial well-being matter to us. That’s why we offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, short-term disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) with a generous 6% company match, all available starting your first day and activating on the first of the month following your start date.
• Real Work-Life Balance
  We believe great work happens when people feel supported, energized, and trusted. Our hybrid schedule gives you the structure to collaborate in person and the space to focus and recharge.
• A Culture That Walks the Talk
  Our team motto is “Be a Commando.” To us, that means stepping in wherever needed, taking ownership without waiting to be asked, solving problems with creativity and grit, and supporting your teammates without ego. It reflects a culture of accountability, resilience, and teamwork where everyone is willing to roll up their sleeves to get the mission done.We are building a company where everyone belongs. Inclusion is not a checkbox. It is woven into how we hire, grow, and work every day.