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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