Procurement Manager

Villari; Santiago; Vor Ort; CLP 117.188.000 - 175.781.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Fluence is seeking a senior procurement leader to manage project and spare parts procurement, leading a cross-functional team to optimize material execution. You will work with Manufacturing, Planning, Engineering, Logistics, and Finance to align supply with production schedules and customer requirements, driving improvements in availability, cost, and delivery performance across global operations.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in supply chain and demonstrated leadership in procurement, with

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (supply chain, operations, engineering or business).
• 8+ years in supply chain, procurement, planning, manufacturing ops or program mgmt.
• 5+ years leading teams and driving operational performance.
• Experience managing suppliers, contract manufacturers and global supply chains.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, MRP, supply planning, inventory, logistics.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or equivalent.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI for reporting and visualization.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, negotiation and problem solving.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and drive cross-functional results.

Aufgaben

• Lead end-to-end material execution to support production schedules and milestones.
• Monitor supplier and logistics performance, address shortages and delays.
• Build supplier relationships and lead performance reviews and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align supply plans with business requirements.
• Support engineering changes, new product introductions and supplier transitions.
• Lead spare parts procurement and global service support.
• Improve spare parts availability and inventory health.
• Develop teams and coach members to achieve goals.
• Develop dashboards to monitor material availability and supplier performance.
• Drive standardization, automation and data accuracy in ERP and SCM systems.
• Communicate risks and recovery plans to regional/global stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Supply chain

Procurement

Planning

Manufacturing ops

Supplier management

Contract manufacturing

Global supply chains

ERP systems

Excel skills

Power BI

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business

Master’s Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering or Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Power BI

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets, we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com.

Job Description

You will manage project procurement and spare parts procurement functions while leading a team focused on operational excellence and continuous improvement. Working closely with Manufacturing, Planning, Engineering, Logistics, Finance and Services, you will establish accountability, remove bottlenecks and align material execution with production schedules, project milestones and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end material execution, ensuring availability to support production schedules, project milestones and customer commitments
• Monitor supplier, contract manufacturer and logistics performance, addressing shortages, delays, capacity constraints and other supply risks
• Build strong supplier relationships and lead performance reviews, corrective actions, delivery escalations and recovery plans
• Coordinate with Procurement, Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, Finance, Project and Service teams to align supply plans with business requirements
• Support engineering change orders, new product introductions and supplier transitions
• Lead spare parts procurement and operations supporting global service and aftermarket requirements
• Partner with Service, Planning, Warehousing and Logistics to improve spare parts availability, forecasting, inventory health and fulfillment
• Lead and develop teams supporting procurement operations, supply chain operations, spare parts procurement and analytics
• Establish clear goals, performance metrics, priorities and accountability while coaching team members and delegating responsibilities effectively
• Develop reports and dashboards to monitor material availability, on-time delivery, supplier performance, inventory health and team productivity
• Drive process standardization, automation, data accuracy and improvements to enterprise resource planning and supply chain systems
• Communicate supply risks, operational status and recovery plans to regional and global stakeholders, escalating critical issues with actionable recommendations

Required Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, planning, manufacturing operations or program management
• 5+ years of experience managing teams and driving operational performance
• Demonstrated experience managing suppliers, contract manufacturers and global supply chains
• Strong knowledge of procurement, material requirements planning, supply planning, inventory management, logistics and manufacturing operations
• Experience using enterprise resource planning systems such as SAP, Oracle or equivalent platforms
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience using reporting and visualization tools such as Microsoft Power BI
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects, resolve operational bottlenecks and deliver results through cross-functional collaboration

Additional Skills

• Master’s Degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering or Business Administration
• Experience in manufacturing, energy storage, renewable energy, electronics or industrial sectors
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma or Association for Supply Chain Management methodologies and related supply chain practices
• Experience leading process improvement, automation or operational transformation initiatives
• Experience balancing project procurement, manufacturing requirements and spare parts operations

Our Culture

At Fluence, our culture is the foundation that drives our ambitious growth strategy and fuels our mission to transform the future of energy. Our core cultural pillars empower us to innovate, collaborate, and lead with purpose, ensuring we continue to deliver unparalleled value to our customers and the world.

Unleash Voices

We believe every voice matters. We encourage openness, active listening, and decisive action to create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our success. We foster an environment where diverse perspectives are heard and valued, driving innovation and progress.

Customer Fluent

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to delivering exceptional value that exceeds expectations by understanding our customers' needs and adapting swiftly to meet them. Our deep focus on customer satisfaction drives us to continuously improve and innovate.

Infinite Impact

We are committed to creating the impossible. We push boundaries to deliver sustainable, game-changing solutions that shape a brighter, more energy-efficient future for all. Our team is passionate about making a lasting impact that will resonate for generations to come.

All In

We are all in for growth. Our teams are relentlessly focused on identifying and seizing opportunities that propel us forward. We embrace an ownership mindset, pushing ourselves and each other to accelerate progress and create lasting success.