Global Solar Supply Strategy Lead — On-site SF

Novax Recruitment; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Novax Recruitment is seeking a Staff Global Supply Manager – Solar in San Francisco to own global sourcing strategies for solar cells and modules. You will build supplier relationships, lead RFQs and complex negotiations, and drive total cost of ownership improvements.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Finance and Manufacturing on new product introductions and manufacturing ramp-ups while monitoring tariffs and regulatory changes, and managing supplier performance and risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, Economics or related field.
• 8+ years' experience in sourcing or supply chain management (6+ years with a Master's degree or MBA).
• Strong experience sourcing solar cells and/or solar modules.
• Proven experience in supplier negotiations, RFQs/RFPs and commercial agreements.
• Strong understanding of cost modelling and total cost of ownership.
• Experience developing sourcing strategies for new products and manufacturing scale-up.
• Knowledge of global supplier markets, tariffs and international trade policies.
• Comfortable working fully on-site in San Francisco and travelling internationally 10–25%.

Responsibilities

• Develop global sourcing strategies for solar cells and modules.
• Identify, qualify and build relationships with strategic suppliers.
• Lead RFQs, RFPs and complex commercial negotiations.
• Develop cost models and identify opportunities to reduce total costs.
• Manage supplier performance, quality, delivery and supply chain risks.
• Support new product development and manufacturing ramp-up.
• Monitor international tariffs, duties and regulatory changes.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Finance and Manufacturing.

Skills

Global sourcing

RFQs/RFPs

Contract negotiations

Cost modelling

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Novax Recruitment is seeking a Staff Global Supply Manager – Solar in San Francisco to own global sourcing strategies for solar cells and modules. You will build supplier relationships, lead RFQs and complex negotiations, and drive total cost of ownership improvements.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Finance and Manufacturing on new product introductions and manufacturing ramp-ups while monitoring tariffs and regulatory changes, and managing supplier performance and risk.