Sourcing Lead, Power Electronics

Nextpower; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Nextpower is seeking a Sourcing Lead for Power Electronics in Madrid to drive global sourcing strategies, supplier selection, and cost management across all product offerings. You will partner with engineering, operations, and sales to address supply and demand challenges and lead contract negotiations with key suppliers.

The role requires strong leadership, 5+ years in electronics sourcing, and travel up to 30% within Europe.

Formación

• Minimum 5 years of strategic sourcing experience in electronics, focusing on Power Electronics components.
• Experience with Bills of Materials (BOMs), specifications and design reviews (DoM).
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field; Master’s/MBA is desirable.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% within Europe and internationally.
• Proficient in English and Spanish (C1).

Responsabilidades

• Lead the global sourcing strategy for Power Electronics components including supplier selection, development, cost management, and contract management.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive long-term, value-based sourcing aligned with business growth.
• Drive contract negotiations and supplier relationship management.
• Lead cost control during design reviews, DoM reviews, and change control meetings.
• Maintain supplier performance metrics and conduct Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs).

Conocimientos

Leadership

Negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder collaboration

Project management

English (C1)

Spanish (C1)

Cost reduction

Contract management

Data analytics

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree / MBA desirable

Descripción del empleo

Job Description:SOURCING LEAD, POWER ELECTRONICS (MADRID)Nextpower is seeking a Sourcing Lead, Power Electronics , responsible for managing and implementing world-class supply chain strategies to provide Nextpower and our customers with a strategic market advantage. This role will develop, and drive supply chain strategies aligned with company policies and global procurement strategies.Responsibilities:Lead the global sourcing strategy, including new supplier selection, development, cost management, contract management, supplier relationship management, and supplier escalations for all Power Electronics components in Nextpower's product offerings.Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to understand requirements and drive global, value-based, long-term sourcing strategies supporting business growth.Stay informed on global trends and technology roadmaps, partnering with design, operations, and sales teams to address supply and demand challenges.Lead contract negotiations, including global business agreements, pricing agreements, warranties, service agreements, and other related contracts.Collaborate with technical stakeholders internally and externally to control costs during design reviews, change control meetings, and Design of Manufacture (DoM) reviews.Develop strategic plans and policies to build strong supplier relationships, ensuring optimal supply and profitability enhancement.Drive strategic procurement initiatives across all production sites to maximize cost reductions.Support material sourcing activities for new programs and New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts, including providing forward price projections.Partner proactively with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Installation Project Management, and other groups within Nextpower.Manage cost roadmaps, capacity planning, and allocation strategies.Maintain supplier performance metrics and organize Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with suppliers.Ensure adherence to the highest ethical standards of integrity and professionalism in procurement processes, in line with corporate requirements.Qualifications:Minimum of 5 years of strategic sourcing experience in electronics, focusing on Power Electronics components and products such as DC-DC & AC-DC converters, inverters, Medium Voltage transformers, PV optimizers, MV switchgears, Skid Integration, Energy storage, and other high-voltage applications.Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, Chemistry, or equivalent experience; a Master’s degree is desirable.Ability to understand technical drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), specifications, and Single-Line Diagrams (SLDs), with basic knowledge of manufacturing process controls and quality assurance for typical PV plant components.Effective communication skills with the ability to influence suppliers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.Independent, self-driven, and passionate about driving results through strategic interventions and operations.Strong leadership and collaboration skills, capable of building effective relationships and influencing peers and key stakeholders.Strong project management skills, with the ability to plan tasks, assign resources, manage progress, remove barriers, manage change, resolve conflicts, build consensus, and motivate team members across multiple projects.Enjoys working in a dynamic and multicultural environment.Required Skills:A bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience and training,Master’s or MBA degree is preferred.Experience in the EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) industry is a must.Demonstrated expertise in complex sourcing, negotiating, and supply chain strategies.Willingness to travel (30%) within Europe and internationally.Proficient English and Spanish (C1)At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.We are Nextpower