Manager, Strategic Sourcing Mechanical Systems

The Manager, Strategic Sourcing Mechanical Systems position will be based out of Madrid, Spain. This is a key role supporting mechanical sourcing across the portfolio of mechanical products within Nextpower's offering.

Job description:

• Support and drive execution of sourcing strategy across categories within mechanical systems including – fasteners, tools and consumables, foundation equipment and consumables, gear boxes, dampers, field robotics and other mechanical systems as a part of Nextpower’s product portfolio.
• Regional (EU) lead for supplier relationships across categories, collaborating with leadership in the US, India and China to execute specific objectives and activities.
• Identify potential suppliers, evaluate their capabilities, and establish strategic partnerships to ensure a robust supply chain.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing performance to ensure the highest quality standards and delivery timelines.
• Continuously evaluate supplier performance, including cost, quality, engineering support and reliability, and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Collaborate with suppliers to drive innovation, cost reduction initiatives, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as engineering, operations, and quality assurance, to align sourcing activities with production requirements and quality standards.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through effective negotiation, supplier selection, and value engineering.
• Develop and implement effective procurement processes and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and internal policies.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to the sourcing and procurement of mechanical components, such as supply chain disruptions, quality issues, or supplier financial instability.
• Develop and implement contingency plans to minimize the impact of potential disruptions on the organization's operations.
• Monitor market trends, pricing, and availability of mechanical components, and adjust sourcing strategies accordingly.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability within the team.

Required Qualification & Experience:

• 8-12 years of experience of strategic sourcing for mechanical parts such as tools, fasteners, gear boxes, dampers, robotics, heavy equipment etc.
• Has strong experience managing a supplier base.
• Experience collaborating with global team
• Deep knowledge about manufacturing process and mechanical assemblies.
• Must be a skilled negotiator, highly analytical, creative and an effective communicator.
• High degree of autonomy and accountability for results.

Preferred Qualification & Experience:

• Experience in Solar or renewable energy or construction field
• Willingness to travel (30%) to Asia and EU & within US.
• Languages: Fluency in Spanish and English (written and spoken) is required; other European languages are a plus.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Intense collaboration
• Passionate customer focus
• Thoughtful, fast, disciplined execution
• Tenacious commitment to continuous improvement
• Relentless drive to win

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