Sourcing Manager, Foundation Equipment

**Job Description:**Location:Fremont, CA (preferred)| Onsite# **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 supply base and industry contacts in pile driving equipment or similar heavy machinery industries will be key to success of developing sources.* Industrialization Strategy: Develop strategies to control cost, improve capacity and delivery of equipment suppliers or sub suppliers as they scale with the NX products growth.* Risk Assessment and mitigation of legacy suppliers who are sole source or poor performing by developing risk controls with incumbents around capacity, cost, geopolitical risks and/or developing alternates sources.* Develop strategic supplier relationships with critical equipment or component suppliers while aggregating low spend suppliers to a strategic few. Partner with suppliers to lead improvement projects around lead time reduction, value engineering and continuous improvement projects.* Lead Bid and quote analysis, negotiate pricing, execute contracts, support onboarding to support NX product ramps globally* Develop and support after service supply chain by developing suppliers for meeting spares and fleet demand. Provide oversight of execution by resolving commercial bottlenecks, resolving supplier escalations and mitigating operational risks* Report to leadership on supply chain risk, readiness, and timelines**Planning & Production Readiness*** Oversight of forecast, demand planning, allocations and procurement processes streamlining hand offs and identifying bottlenecks between business units and NX functional teams. Drive accountability between sales, planning, operations and procurement and where needed be the change agent to drive efficiency.* Develop readiness plans for early builds, pilots, and scaled production* Administration of internal planning tools needing sourcing inputs around allocation rules, cost reference settings, price list and quote database* Coordinate build readiness with internal and external assembly teams and play active role 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 start-up environments navigating ambiguity, fast changing priorities by leading alignment with stakeholders across engineering, operations, and suppliers* Excellent communication and decision-making skills* Familiarity with the 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 & within US* Domain Expertise of machines/equipment and foundation technologyNextpower offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide 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 and more. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. All plans are in accordance with relevant plan documents. For more information on Nextpower's benefits please view our company website at .

Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The annual salary range for this position is $150,000 to $160,000.At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.Nextpower is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.# **We are Nextpower** #J-18808-Ljbffr