Assistant Sourcing Manager
Nextracker Inc.
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Fremont • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $120,000 - $135,000 per year
About the role
- Assist Senior Sourcing Manager with executing sourcing strategy for eBOS product roadmap for US and global regions
- Identify, evaluate, and establish new suppliers to ensure a competitive, reliable and high-quality supply chain.
- Manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and oversee performance to meet quality standards and delivery timelines.
- Conduct RFP and negotiate lowest Total Cost of Ownership for material and outsourced products
- Continuously assess supplier performance in cost, quality, engineering support, and reliability, implementing corrective actions when necessary.
- Track product line cost, establish cost target, and partner with Purchasing team to drive material cost reduction initiatives
- Help negotiate and track MSA, VMI, SLA, amendment, etc.
- 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, analyze, and report on commodity and industry trends to refine sourcing strategies.
- Manage RFQs, support contract manufacturing services (CMS) negotiations, and handle escalations.
- Oversee quarterly pricing cycles, inventory revaluation, non-recurring expenses (NREs), reconciliation, and capacity expansion.
- Maintain supplier performance metrics and organize quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with key suppliers.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of strategic sourcing standard operating procedures
- Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability within the team.
- Perform other assignments as directed
Requirements
- 4-6 years of strategic sourcing and supply chain experience in electrical or electronics manufacturing
- Experience with utility-scale solar, eBOS (e.g., Wire harness, Combiner Box, Load-Break Disconnects, IPC, Trunk Bus, In-line Fuses) highly desirable
- Bachelor’s degree, MBA preferred
- Proven experience managing a global supplier base and distributed teams.
- Deep knowledge of wire harness manufacturing processes, box integration, and mechanical assemblies.
- Experience with NPI and managing complex projects a plus
- Well versed with strategic sourcing methodology
- Demonstrated track record of successful cost reduction
- Must be comfortable with multi-tasking in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strong negotiation skills, analytical mindset, creativity, and effective communication abilities.
- High level of autonomy and accountability for results.
Benefits
- Health care coverage
- Dental and vision
- 401(K) participation including company matching
- Company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off
- Generous discretionary company bonuses
- Life and disability protection
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
strategic sourcingsupply chain managementcost analysisnegotiationsupplier performance metricswire harness manufacturingbox integrationmechanical assembliesNPI (New Product Introduction)cost reduction strategies
Soft Skills
analytical mindsetcreativityeffective communicationmulti-taskingautonomyaccountabilitycollaborationcontinuous improvementleadershipproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMBA