Supply Chain Sourcing Manager Control Panels & Automation Systems
Houston, TX - USA
Job Summary
is building the backbone of energy and AI infrastructure powering grid-safe data centers and mission-critical facilities. The company supplies and operates hyperscale power systems that solve the toughest resilience challenges delivering custom solutions for AI data centers mission-critical facilities and front-of-the-meter assets. ON recently announced a 5GW partnership with 3GW currently under construction across multiple hyperscale data center campuses. With patented technology and proprietary softwaredevelops projects worldwide that set new benchmarks for resilience.
- UL 508A industrial control panels
- Custom panel assemblies and fabricated enclosures
- PLCs and automation controllers
- Remote Terminal Units (RTUs)
- Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
- Protection relays and control relays
- Industrial Ethernet switches and communications equipment
- Industrial computers and edge devices
- Sensors instrumentation and field devices
- Wiring terminal blocks power supplies and panel accessories
- Control panel fabricators and contract manufacturers
- Automation and controls OEMs
- Electrical distributors and channel partners
- Communications and networking equipment suppliers
- PLC and automation platforms
- Industrial networking infrastructure
- SCADA and remote monitoring systems
- Protection and control systems
- UL NEC utility and customer compliance requirements
- Product lifecycle management and obsolescence planning
- Negotiate supply agreements covering pricing lead times warranties inventory programs and service support.
- Establish strategic relationships with key panel fabricators and automation suppliers.
- Secure manufacturing capacity and production slots for critical projects.
- Manage commercial risks escalation clauses and supplier performance commitments.
- Develop framework agreements to support rapid scaling and repeatable deployments.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for control panels automation equipment and electrical components.
- Lead supplier qualification RFQs RFPs negotiations and contracting activities.
- Drive cost optimization through design standardization volume aggregation and total cost of ownership analysis.
- Support new product introductions and manufacturing scale-up initiatives.
- Evaluate alternative suppliers and sourcing strategies to improve resiliency and reduce lead-time risk.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with panel fabricators automation OEMs and key component suppliers.
- Conduct supplier performance reviews focused on quality delivery responsiveness and cost.
- Lead supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support supplier audits manufacturing assessments and qualification efforts.
- Drive corrective actions and recovery plans when supplier performance issues arise.
- Work closely with Engineering to standardize components and improve manufacturability.
- Partner with Manufacturing and Operations to ensure material availability and project readiness.
- Support commissioning teams with spare parts planning and field support requirements.
- Collaborate with Quality on supplier audits NCR resolution and corrective actions.
- Align with Finance on budgeting forecasting cost management and savings initiatives.
- Monitor market trends in automation equipment industrial controls semiconductors and electrical components.
- Track supplier capacity lead times and product obsolescence risks.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks associated with long-lead controls equipment and custom panel fabrication.
- Develop contingency sourcing plans for critical components and strategic suppliers.
- Implement procurement process improvements to support rapid growth and operational scalability.
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Engineering Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 8 years of supply chain sourcing or procurement experience with industrial electrical equipment control panels automation systems or power infrastructure.
- Experience sourcing custom control panel assemblies automation hardware and electrical equipment.
- Strong understanding of industrial controls and automation platforms.
- Familiarity with UL 508A control panels electrical distribution equipment and industrial communications systems.
- Proven negotiation supplier management and contract administration skills.
- Strong analytical communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Experience supporting energy industrial data center utility or critical infrastructure projects is preferred.
For US-based roles - What youll get:
- Competitive salary annual performance-based bonus eligibility
- Medical dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
For Mexico-based roles - What youll get:
- Competitive salary annual performance bonus eligibility
- Christmas Bonus (Aguinaldo): 30 days
- Major medical expenses and life insurance
- Paid time off and holidays (per local policy)
For all roles:
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Opportunity to grow with a mission-driven team shaping the future of clean energy
- Equal Opportunity: is committed to equal employment opportunity and to maintaining a work environment free of harassment discrimination or retaliation.
- Accommodations: If you need an accommodation during the application process email
- Benefits vary by role and location and are subject to change.
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Required Experience:
Manager