Senior Global Solar Supply & Strategy Lead

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

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Staff Global Supply Manager to own sourcing strategies for solar cells and modules, building relationships with strategic suppliers and negotiating long-term contracts.

This on-site role in San Francisco includes international travel (10-25%) and close collaboration with Engineering, Finance and Manufacturing teams. The role requires 8+ years in sourcing or supply chain, with strong solar experience and proven RFQ/RFP negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience in sourcing or supply chain management.
• Strong experience sourcing solar cells and/or solar modules.
• 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

Supplier negotiation

RFQs/RFPs

Cost modelling

Cross-functional collaboration

Tariffs knowledge

Education

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

Job description

Novax Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Staff Global Supply Manager to own sourcing strategies for solar cells and modules, building relationships with strategic suppliers and negotiating long-term contracts.

This on-site role in San Francisco includes international travel (10-25%) and close collaboration with Engineering, Finance and Manufacturing teams. The role requires 8+ years in sourcing or supply chain, with strong solar experience and proven RFQ/RFP negotiation skills.