Sr Electrical Gear Commodity Manager

Bloom Energy; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloom Energy seeks a Sr Electrical Gear Commodity Manager to enhance sourcing strategies for electrical gear and switchgear in San Jose, California. This role involves supplier management and collaboration across teams, requiring a strong technical background and over 10 years of experience. The position is fully on-site, emphasizing teamwork and problem-solving to ensure procurement success and support the company's innovative energy solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in sourcing or supplier relationship management.
• Technical background related to engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop commodity strategies aligning with Bloom Energy's growth.
• Own sourcing strategy for electrical equipment and switchgear.
• Perform market analysis and define cost structures.

Skills

Problem-solving

Relationship management

Data analysis

Communication

Multitasking

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering

Job description

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Sr Electrical Gear Commodity Manager

Apply locations San Jose, California time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id JR-19702

At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream—we’re making it reality.

For over two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what’s possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled “time-to-power” capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm.

At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.

We are looking for a Sr Electrical Gear Commodity Manager to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role will report to the Senior Director, Materials Operations and will be based in San Jose, CA. This is a fully on-site, in office role.

Additional Note: Strategic sourcing plays a critical role in ensuring operational success for the Procurement organization. In this role, you will be responsible for all aspects of electrical gear commodity sourcing. This is a strategic supply chain role, interacting with our supply partners and internal core teams, encompassing supplier relationship management, risk mitigation, contract management, critical component planning, allocation direction, supply flexibility modeling, pricing and materials liability management.

Role and Responsibilities:
• Develop commodity strategies to align with Bloom Energy’s growth roadmap.
• Own sourcing strategy and supplier relationship management function in the areas of electrical equipment and switchgear
• Perform market analysis and forecast industry trends in the area of electrical switchgear and other mechanical components.
• Define cost structures and develop should cost models.
• Work with engineering and development teams to define and optimize cost, performance and commercial targets for electrical switchgear and other components necessary for the installation of the Bloom Energy Server.
• Support product development roadmap incorporating design change and implementation to current and future product lines.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering and Legal stakeholders to assess, understand, and prioritize business needs.


Skills and Experience:
• 10 + years experience, Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Technical background with knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to problem-solve and influence others through relationships and data.
• Confident in working in a high-pace dynamic environment, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and ensure task completion and deadlines are met.
• Ability to multitask and effectively communicate progress and risks.
• A quick learner and team player, exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.

Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants, will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee

with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.

Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.

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Salary Ranges:

$151,700.00 - $218,300.00

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About Us

Bloom Energy's mission is to make clean, reliable energy affordable for everyone in the world. With roots in NASA’s Mars Program, the company’s founder, chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. K.R. Sridhar, developed an innovative fuel cell technology that is shifting the energy paradigm and redefining the electric power market.

The Bloom Energy Server is a distributed electric power solution built for the digital age and capable of delivering highly reliable, uninterrupted, 24x7 constant power that is also clean and sustainable. Bloom’s unique on-site power generation systems are among the most efficient on the planet, providing significantly reduced operating costs and producing dramatically lower greenhouse gas emissions.

By generating power where it is consumed, Bloom Energy offers increased electrical reliability and improved energy security, providing a clear path to energy independence.

Some of the largest companies in the world trust Bloom Energy to provide their businesses with clean, reliable and resilient energy. Bloom’s customers include many Fortune 100 companies and leaders in manufacturing, data centers, healthcare, retail, higher education, utilities, and other industries.

The company, headquartered in San Jose, California, is growing quickly and looking to add to its dynamic team. Stay up to date with Bloom Energy through our social channels.