Strategic Sourcing Manager, Mechanical Systems (Madrid)

## Sourcing Manager, Mechanical SystemsApplylocations: Madrid,Madrid

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- ESPtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: NX-3878
**Job Description:
**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 Nextpowers offering.

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
**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.

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