Job Description:

The Director Strategic Sourcing (Mechanical) is a global leadership role responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for Nextpower tracker systems foundation equipment and robotics (PV inspection). This position ensures innovation resilience and cost competitiveness across a global supply chain to support Nextpower growth and customer commitments worldwide. The role requires deep expertise in mechanical sourcing supplier development and global team leadership.

Job description:

• Develop and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies for mechanical components across trackers foundation equipment and robotics aligned with organizational objectives.

• Build and manage a resilient cost-competitive and innovative global supply base through supplier identification evaluation and strategic partnerships.

• Negotiate contracts and long-term agreements that drive value quality and on-time delivery while protecting Nextpowers strategic and financial interests.

• Partner closely with engineering operations quality R&D and new product introduction teams to align sourcing with product roadmaps technical requirements and quality standards.

• Drive innovation and cost competitiveness through supplier collaboration value engineering and advanced manufacturing processes.

• Leverage digital tools data analytics and market intelligence to optimize sourcing decisions total cost of ownership and supply chain resilience.

• Proactively manage supplier performance (cost quality delivery engineering support) with clear metrics corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Anticipate and mitigate risks including supply chain disruptions tariffs/trade policy quality issues financial instability and geopolitical dynamics.

• Ensure compliance with all regulatory ethical and sustainability/ESG requirements while promoting supplier diversity and responsible sourcing practices.

• Monitor global market trends technologies and emerging supply models to keep Nextpower ahead of industry shifts.

• Lead develop and mentor a high-performing global sourcing team; foster a culture of accountability collaboration and innovation.

• Set clear performance goals measure outcomes and provide regular feedback to ensure team and organizational and strengthen a high-performing mechanical sourcing team providing guidance coaching and professional development opportunities.

• Foster a culture of collaboration continuous improvement and accountability within the team.

• Set clear performance goals measure results and provide regular feedback to ensure the teams success.

Required Qualification & Experience:

• 20 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing or supply chain with extensive focus on mechanical parts such as tools fasteners gearboxes dampers actuators sheet metal enclosures castings tools equipment electro-mechanical parts and related assemblies.

• Proven global leadership experience managing both supplier bases and teams across multiple regions.

• Deep knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes (forging casting machining sheet metal automation robotics assemblies).

• Demonstrated ability to drive cost reduction supplier innovation and supply chain resilience at scale.

• Skilled negotiator with strong analytical capability business acumen creativity and effective communication skills.

• High degree of autonomy accountability and ability to lead change in complex fast-paced environments.

Preferred Qualification & Experience:

• Experience in solar renewable energy industrial equipment heavy machinery automotive or robotics sectors.

• Track record in sourcing for new product introduction (NPI) and scaling new technologies.

• Strong familiarity with digital procurement and supply chain systems (ERP PLM supplier collaboration platforms).

• Willingness to travel up to 30% (Asia EU and within the US).

Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience skills education and other job-related reasons. The annual salary range for this position is $190000 to $220000.(Salary applicable to California)

At Nextpower we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural electrical and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery higher performance and greater reliability helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed built and operated every day with smart technology data-driven insights and advanced automation. Together were building the foundation for the worlds next generation of clean energy infrastructure.

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