Sourcing Manager

Nextracker Inc.

. Support and execute sourcing strategies for assigned Steel Foundations categories .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $160,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing and supplier management, with a strong focus on Steel Foundations categories and supplier performance optimization. Capable of driving cost reduction initiatives and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to enhance procurement processes and supplier relationships.

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Strategic SourcingSupplier ManagementNegotiation SkillsSupplier Performance ManagementCost Reduction Initiatives

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Hard Skills

Supplier QualificationBid AnalysisTotal Cost EvaluationsSupplier Capability AssessmentsValue EngineeringCompetitive BiddingSupplier ScorecardsSupply Chain Risk MitigationManufacturing ProcessesMechanical Components

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsCollaboration SkillsInfluencing Skills

Industry Keywords

Steel FoundationsRenewable EnergyConstructionAutomotiveHeavy ManufacturingIndustrial EquipmentSupply Chain ManagementProcurement WorkflowsSupplier Performance ImprovementsBusiness Continuity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support and execute sourcing strategies for assigned Steel Foundations categories
Serve as the U.S. regional sourcing lead for assigned supplier relationships and category activities
Identify, evaluate, qualify, and onboard suppliers
Conduct supplier capability assessments, RFQs, bid analysis, benchmarking, and total cost evaluations
Recommend supplier selections and sourcing actions
Monitor market trends, supplier landscape, pricing, and material availability
Establish and maintain supplier relationships
Manage supplier performance related to cost, quality, delivery, responsiveness, engineering support, and reliability
Support supplier scorecards, business reviews, corrective action plans, and continuous improvement activities
Resolve supplier performance issues and support business continuity
Collaborate on cost reduction, value engineering, process improvement, and innovation opportunities
Escalate supplier risks, performance concerns, and commercial issues
Lead or support supplier negotiations involving pricing, payment terms, lead times, capacity, service levels, quality, and delivery
Drive cost reduction initiatives and support supplier agreements and contract execution
Track and communicate savings, cost avoidance, supplier performance improvements, and sourcing impact
Partner with engineering, operations, quality, finance, logistics, and global sourcing teams
Support new product introductions, supplier transitions, design changes, production ramps, and supplier-related issue resolution
Advise stakeholders on sourcing, supplier performance, cost, quality, delivery, and supply risk matters
Identify and mitigate supplier and supply chain risks
Support contingency planning
Recommend improvements to sourcing processes, supplier management practices, procurement workflows, and reporting tools
Ensure compliance with internal policies, business controls, contractual requirements, and applicable regulations

Requirements

What you’ll need

8-12 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field
Experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier management, category management, or supply chain management
Experience sourcing Steel Foundations categories, including tubes, frames, piers, structural steel components, fabricated steel, or similar mechanical categories
Strong experience managing supplier relationships and supplier performance
Experience working with global or cross-regional teams
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, mechanical components, or mechanical assemblies
Ability to evaluate supplier, cost, quality, delivery, and supply chain issues using available data and business judgment
Strong negotiation, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and escalate risks or decisions at appropriate points
Ability to collaborate with and influence internal stakeholders and external suppliers
Experience in solar, renewable energy, construction, automotive, infrastructure, heavy manufacturing, or industrial equipment environments
Experience with supplier qualification, supplier performance management, competitive bidding, cost reduction, value engineering, supplier scorecards, or supplier corrective actions
Experience supporting supplier transitions, production ramps, new product introductions, or supplier issue resolution
Willingness to travel up to 30% within the U.S.
Fluency in English, written and spoken, required; additional languages are a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Inclusive work environment
Compensation varies based on experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors