Senior Battery Storage Sourcing Lead | Global Supply Chain

Nextpower; Florida; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextpower is seeking a Senior Category Manager in Battery Storage within the Global Supply Chain to lead sourcing, contracting, and RFP activities for LV/MV switchgear, transformers, inverters, and EMS rack components. The role collaborates with Commercial Operations, Engineering, and Legal to align terms with customer contracts and drive supplier performance.

Reporting to the Executive Vice President of Global Supply Chain, you will shape category strategies, negotiate terms, and ensure supply

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in category management and supplier management, with 3+ years in renewable industry and BESS experience preferred.
• Experience managing projects to support strategic procurement goals.
• Proficient in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and E-Procurement tools (Coupa, Ariba).

Responsibilities

• Drive category strategies and plans to achieve cost competitiveness and supply security.
• Lead RFP sourcing to support bid process and evaluate proposals.
• Negotiate project-specific terms and contract formation for equipment and services.
• Support risk assessment with supply chain risk mitigations including geopolitical factors.
• Research market trends, material costs and technology roadmaps.
• Lead supplier QBRs and monitor supplier quality and performance.
• Define and monitor KPIs for assigned categories (OTD, quality, lead time, savings, risk).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Negotiation

Contracting

Sourcing

Supplier Management

Stakeholder Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Coupa

Ariba

Job description

Nextpower is seeking a Senior Category Manager in Battery Storage within the Global Supply Chain to lead sourcing, contracting, and RFP activities for LV/MV switchgear, transformers, inverters, and EMS rack components. The role collaborates with Commercial Operations, Engineering, and Legal to align terms with customer contracts and drive supplier performance.

Reporting to the Executive Vice President of Global Supply Chain, you will shape category strategies, negotiate terms, and ensure supply