Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, Renewables

Edf Renewable Energy, Inc.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus incentives

Comprehensive health coverage

401k with matching

Paid time off & parental leave

Learning & career development

Mentorship programs

Job summary

EDF power solutions North America is seeking a Manager, Strategic Sourcing to lead strategic sourcing of goods and services for renewable energy assets and corporate needs. The role manages a team of 4–6, oversees RFx processes, builds supplier relationships, and develops commodity strategies to optimize cost, risk, and continuity.

Hybrid work model with three days in-office at San Diego, CA or other regional offices; requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in related field and 7+ years in sourcing.

Qualifications

• 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 team of 4+ employees (direct reports).
• Renewable Energy experience 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 toward achieving savings targets and TCO reduction.
• Lead and manage RFIs/RFQs/RFPs from start to finish and negotiate contracts.
• Foster relationships with internal stakeholders to establish Annual Procurement Plans and contracts.
• Develop and manage commodity sourcing strategies addressing market conditions and technology roadmaps.
• Develop supplier relationships and evaluate supplier capabilities and competitiveness.
• Drive improvements and create procedures and work instructions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Team leadership

Vendor relationship management

Contract negotiation

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in supply chain, business, engineering

Tools

SAP Ariba

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

EDF power solutions North America is seeking a Manager, Strategic Sourcing to lead strategic sourcing of goods and services for renewable energy assets and corporate needs. The role manages a team of 4–6, oversees RFx processes, builds supplier relationships, and develops commodity strategies to optimize cost, risk, and continuity.

Hybrid work model with three days in-office at San Diego, CA or other regional offices; requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s in related field and 7+ years in sourcing.