About this role
Bloom Energy, a solid oxide fuel cell company, is looking for a Senior Commodity Manager to join its world class team. This individual should be a dynamic professional who is looking for a rewarding future in one of today’s most exciting technologies. Location: This position will be based in Bangalore
Role and Responsibilities:
• Develop, implement, and lead the short, Mid and Long term sourcing strategies for assigned commodities, to achieve multi sourcing, manage market risks and geo-political impacts.
• Drive cost reduction through negotiation, cost reduction projects, benchmarking, cost modeling, should-be costing, and make vs buy.
• Execution of Business Continuity Plan by identifying and mitigating risks to supply.
• Support release of prototype or qualification material orders and ensure timely delivery.
• Manage supplier performance related to quality, continuous process improvement, qualification, and reduction in cost of poor quality.
• Ensure availability of materials to support production and order fulfillment.
• Manage or conduct supplier audits, scorecards, and QBR.
• Work closely with contract manufacturers to support technology transfer and DFM activities.
• Ensure seamless transition of changes including technology, ECN, NPI and minimize related E&O.
• Facilitate problem solving groups to meet the current and future needs of the company.
• Develop strong cross-functional relationships to drive success. Teams may include colleagues from procurement, engineering, quality, manufacturing, finance, marketing, sales, product management, and other departments as needed.
• Role requires 10-25% travel (domestic or international depending on commodity or supplier responsibility).
Skills and Experience:
• BS/MS/MBA in Engineering/Technology or Supply Chain; experience in mechanical engineering a plus.
• 12+ years of experience in supply chain, ideally in a manufacturing company. 5+ year management experience.
• Technical background with knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes. Ability to read and understand production drawings.
• Strong verbal, written communication skills in English required. Fluency in other languages is beneficial but not required.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and purchasing/planning functions desired.
• Must be proficient in PowerPoint and Excel (formulas and macros).
• Ability to work closely with vendors under a rapid change environment.
• Contract negotiation and project management.
• Strong project management, with ability to prioritize and deliver multiple under tight deadlines and to complete assignments.
• High attention to detail and accuracy character traits needed.
• High energy and self -motivated person required.
• Team player who can foster a collaborative work ethic and keep the team on task