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Sourcing Manager, Foundation Equipment
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Nextracker Inc. Location: Fremont, CA (onsite preferred) Overview
We are seeking a Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing, planning, and production readiness focusing on foundation equipment, specifically pile driving equipment. The role involves translating NX product requirements to external equipment manufacturers to ensure the supply chain is production ready, scalable, and cost-effective. Role Summary
We are seeking a Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing, planning, and production readiness focusing on the foundation equipment, specifically pile driving equipment. The role will involve translating NX product requirements to external equipment manufacturers to ensure that the supply chain is production ready, scalable, and cost-effective. Key Responsibilities
Sourcing Strategy & Supplier Management
Equipment Sourcing: Partner with Product Management and Engineering to develop a supplier chain strategy in line with the Equipment product road map, transitioning from legacy to the next generation products. Knowledge of the supply base and industry contacts in pile driving equipment or similar heavy machinery industries will be key to success in developing sources. Industrialization Strategy: Develop strategies to control cost, improve capacity and delivery of equipment suppliers or sub suppliers as they scale with NX product growth. Risk Assessment: Identify and mitigate risks of legacy suppliers who are sole source or poor performing by developing risk controls with incumbents around capacity, cost, geopolitical risks and/or developing alternate sources. Develop strategic supplier relationships with critical equipment or component suppliers, aggregating low-spend suppliers to a strategic few. Lead improvement projects around lead time reduction, value engineering, and continuous improvement with suppliers. Lead bid and quote analysis, negotiate pricing, execute contracts, and support onboarding to back NX product ramps globally. Develop and support after-service supply chain by developing suppliers for spares and fleet demand. Oversee execution by resolving commercial bottlenecks, supplier escalations, and mitigating operational risks. Report to leadership on supply chain risk, readiness, and timelines.
Planning & Production Readiness
Oversee forecast, demand planning, allocations and procurement processes; streamline handoffs and identify bottlenecks between business units and NX functional teams. Drive accountability among sales, planning, operations, and procurement, and be the change agent to drive efficiency where needed. Develop readiness plans for early builds, pilots, and scaled production. Administer internal planning tools requiring sourcing inputs around allocation rules, cost reference settings, price list and quote database. Coordinate build readiness with internal and external assembly teams and participate in make vs. buy decisions.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. Minimum of 10 years of sourcing or supply chain experience, with a strong focus on heavy machinery, foundation equipment, locomotives, heavy equipment, or related industrial sectors. Working knowledge of pile driving or similar machines/equipment and foundation technology. Experience working with external suppliers and manufacturers, managing the industrialization of complex machinery. Strong experience managing a supplier base and a team spread across the globe. Strong understanding of BOM structuring, MRP/ERP systems, and supplier qualification. Ability to work in startup environments, navigate ambiguity, and lead alignment with stakeholders across engineering, operations, and suppliers. Excellent communication and decision-making skills. Familiarity with regulatory and safety standards associated with manufacturing and heavy machinery. Preferred Experience
Experience in early-stage product development and ramp. Willingness to travel (25%) to Asia and EU and within the US. Domain expertise of machines/equipment and foundation technology. Benefits and Company Information
Nextracker offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(k) participation with company matching, paid holidays with unlimited PTO, discretionary bonuses, life and disability protection, and stock compensation for eligible roles. All plans follow the respective plan documents. Salary ranges are location-based and reflect experience, skills, education, and other factors. The annual salary range for this position is $150,000 to $160,000. At Nextracker, we are leading in the energy transition with a portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions for solar power plants, and related services. We value sustainability and are committed to an inclusive environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity. EEO and Culture
Nextracker is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Sourcing Manager, Foundation Equipment
role at
Nextracker Inc. Location: Fremont, CA (onsite preferred) Overview
We are seeking a Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing, planning, and production readiness focusing on foundation equipment, specifically pile driving equipment. The role involves translating NX product requirements to external equipment manufacturers to ensure the supply chain is production ready, scalable, and cost-effective. Role Summary
We are seeking a Sourcing Manager to lead sourcing, planning, and production readiness focusing on the foundation equipment, specifically pile driving equipment. The role will involve translating NX product requirements to external equipment manufacturers to ensure that the supply chain is production ready, scalable, and cost-effective. Key Responsibilities
Sourcing Strategy & Supplier Management
Equipment Sourcing: Partner with Product Management and Engineering to develop a supplier chain strategy in line with the Equipment product road map, transitioning from legacy to the next generation products. Knowledge of the supply base and industry contacts in pile driving equipment or similar heavy machinery industries will be key to success in developing sources. Industrialization Strategy: Develop strategies to control cost, improve capacity and delivery of equipment suppliers or sub suppliers as they scale with NX product growth. Risk Assessment: Identify and mitigate risks of legacy suppliers who are sole source or poor performing by developing risk controls with incumbents around capacity, cost, geopolitical risks and/or developing alternate sources. Develop strategic supplier relationships with critical equipment or component suppliers, aggregating low-spend suppliers to a strategic few. Lead improvement projects around lead time reduction, value engineering, and continuous improvement with suppliers. Lead bid and quote analysis, negotiate pricing, execute contracts, and support onboarding to back NX product ramps globally. Develop and support after-service supply chain by developing suppliers for spares and fleet demand. Oversee execution by resolving commercial bottlenecks, supplier escalations, and mitigating operational risks. Report to leadership on supply chain risk, readiness, and timelines.
Planning & Production Readiness
Oversee forecast, demand planning, allocations and procurement processes; streamline handoffs and identify bottlenecks between business units and NX functional teams. Drive accountability among sales, planning, operations, and procurement, and be the change agent to drive efficiency where needed. Develop readiness plans for early builds, pilots, and scaled production. Administer internal planning tools requiring sourcing inputs around allocation rules, cost reference settings, price list and quote database. Coordinate build readiness with internal and external assembly teams and participate in make vs. buy decisions.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. Minimum of 10 years of sourcing or supply chain experience, with a strong focus on heavy machinery, foundation equipment, locomotives, heavy equipment, or related industrial sectors. Working knowledge of pile driving or similar machines/equipment and foundation technology. Experience working with external suppliers and manufacturers, managing the industrialization of complex machinery. Strong experience managing a supplier base and a team spread across the globe. Strong understanding of BOM structuring, MRP/ERP systems, and supplier qualification. Ability to work in startup environments, navigate ambiguity, and lead alignment with stakeholders across engineering, operations, and suppliers. Excellent communication and decision-making skills. Familiarity with regulatory and safety standards associated with manufacturing and heavy machinery. Preferred Experience
Experience in early-stage product development and ramp. Willingness to travel (25%) to Asia and EU and within the US. Domain expertise of machines/equipment and foundation technology. Benefits and Company Information
Nextracker offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(k) participation with company matching, paid holidays with unlimited PTO, discretionary bonuses, life and disability protection, and stock compensation for eligible roles. All plans follow the respective plan documents. Salary ranges are location-based and reflect experience, skills, education, and other factors. The annual salary range for this position is $150,000 to $160,000. At Nextracker, we are leading in the energy transition with a portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions for solar power plants, and related services. We value sustainability and are committed to an inclusive environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity. EEO and Culture
Nextracker is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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