Renewable Strategic Sourcing Leader (Hybrid)

EDF power solutions; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentives

Comprehensive health coverage

401k with generous matching

Paid parental leave

Job summary

EDF power solutions is seeking a Manager, Strategic Sourcing to oversee procurement for renewable energy assets and corporate needs. The role guides a team of strategic buyers, manages end-to-end sourcing events, and partners with internal stakeholders to forecast needs and secure contracts.

The role requires 7+ years in strategic sourcing with leadership experience and a background in Renewable Energy. Hybrid work, with offices in San Diego, Bloomington, Toronto, and Montreal, is offered along

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Category Management and Inventory Management.
• 3+ years of experience leading a team of 4+ employees (direct reports).
• Experience in Renewable Energy, highly preferred.
• Experience leading end-to-end source to pay processes, including spend analysis, benchmarking, TCO analysis, negotiations, supplier performance management, scorecards, contracting and savings tracking.

Responsibilities

• Lead team of strategic buyers towards achievement of strategic sourcing goals including savings targets, Total Cost of Ownership reduction, and the timely execution and completion of Supply Chain sourcing events and manage and mentor staff to encourage professional growth and development.
• Lead and manage RFI/RFQ/RFPs from start to finish, including creation, issuance, and facilitation of the entire process, through issuance of award recommendations and negotiation of contract terms/master service agreements.
• Foster collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders to establish accurate forecasts of recurring needs in the form of annual Procurement Plans, and work towards establishing supply and service contracts to cover these needs.
• Develop and manage commodity sourcing strategies to address supply market conditions, technology roadmaps, industry trends and product / service needs and forecast to protect continuity of supply and utilizing emerging opportunities.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships, researching and anticipating shifts in the negotiating power of suppliers, and continuously evaluating supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models.
• Drive improvements and efficiencies resulting in added value to the organization, and create the necessary procedures, processes, and work instructions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Contract negotiation

Analytical skills

MS Office

Supplier management

Communication

Team guidance

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in SCM/Business/Engineering

Tools

SAP Ariba

Job description

EDF power solutions is seeking a Manager, Strategic Sourcing to oversee procurement for renewable energy assets and corporate needs. The role guides a team of strategic buyers, manages end-to-end sourcing events, and partners with internal stakeholders to forecast needs and secure contracts.

The role requires 7+ years in strategic sourcing with leadership experience and a background in Renewable Energy. Hybrid work, with offices in San Diego, Bloomington, Toronto, and Montreal, is offered along