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Nextracker LLC, USA

Sourcing Manager, Foundation Equipment

Nextracker LLC, USA, Fremont, California, us, 94537

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Sourcing Manager, Foundation Equipment page is loadedSourcing Manager, Foundation EquipmentApply locations Fremont, South Bldg, California - USA time type Full time posted on Posted 8 Days Ago job requisition id NX-1873

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required. 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 focus on heavy machinery, foundation equipment, or similar industries.

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 technology

Nextrackeroffers 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 Nextracker’sbenefits please view our company website at www.nextracker.com . 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 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. Culture is our Passion #J-18808-Ljbffr