Strategic Sourcing Manager

Job Description :

Nextracker is seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to develop and execute a comprehensive sourcing strategy for electrical and mechanical components. This role will be instrumental in ensuring a resilient supply chain driving cost reduction initiatives and fostering supplier innovation. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of procurement processes supplier management and manufacturing operations particularly within the renewable energy sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a strategic sourcing plan for electrical and mechanical components in alignment with organizational goals.
• Identify evaluate and establish partnerships with suppliers to ensure a reliable and highquality supply chain.
• Manage supplier relationships negotiate contracts and oversee performance to meet quality standards and delivery timelines.
• Continuously assess supplier performance in cost quality engineering support and reliability implementing corrective actions when necessary.
• Drive innovation and cost reduction initiatives through supplier collaboration and process improvements.
• Work closely with internal teams including engineering operations and quality assurance to align sourcing activities with production requirements.
• Conduct cost analyses identify opportunities for cost optimization and implement strategies to enhance financial efficiency.
• Ensure procurement processes comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to sourcing and procurement including supply chain disruptions quality issues and financial instability of suppliers.
• Monitor industry trends pricing fluctuations and market availability to refine sourcing strategies.
• Manage RFQs support contract manufacturing services (CMS) negotiations and handle escalations.
• Oversee quarterly pricing cycles inventory revaluation nonrecurring expenses (NREs) reconciliation and capacity expansion.
• Maintain supplier performance metrics and organize quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with key suppliers.
• Foster a culture of collaboration continuous improvement and accountability within the team.

What We Look For

Required Qualifications & Experience

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

About Nextracker

At Nextracker we are leading the energy transition by providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar trackers and software solutions for solar power plants. Our talented teams across the globe are transforming PV plant performance through smart technology data monitoring and analysis services.

Sustainability is at the heart of what we do. Our efforts are built on five pillars : People Community Environment Innovation and Integrity. We are creative collaborative and passionate problemsolvers dedicated to delivering cuttingedge solar solutions and mitigating climate change for future generations.

Join us in driving the future of renewable energy!

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. Its 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 problemsolvers 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.

Culture is our Passion

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Finance Control,Finance,ABAP,Body Care,Business Analytics,Avionics

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1