Category Manager overseeing procurement and supplier management for structural components in the PV and BESS industries. Collaborating with engineering and finance to optimize supplier relationships.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with engineering, operations, and finance teams to define supplier requirements and scout potential suppliers.
Develop and execute competitive Request for Proposals (RFPs), analyzing supplier responses and awarding contracts based on strategic criteria.
Negotiate Master Supply Agreements with suppliers to achieve favorable terms, pricing, lead times, and quality assurance measures.
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, serving as the primary point of contact for supplier performance management.
Compile supplier feedback for scorecards and coordinate quarterly business reviews to assess and improve supplier contributions.
Manage supplier escalations to resolve issues promptly and maintain seamless supply chain operations.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
Proven experience in category management, sourcing, and supplier relationship management within the PV, BESS, or related industries.
Strong negotiation skills with a track record of securing favorable contract terms.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective supplier relationships.
Benefits
Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.
Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.
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