Steel Sourcing Analyst — Strategic Procurement & Analytics

Nextracker; Colorado; On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextpower is seeking a Steel Sourcing Analyst to drive RFQ/RFP activities for steel components and to analyze supplier quotations and market trends. Based in Fremont, CA, you will develop cost and capacity models, monitor supplier performance, and support cross-functional teams in global sourcing decisions.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 5–8 years of sourcing or related analytical experience, with strong Excel/Power BI capabilities and English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, Finance, or a related field.
• 5-8 years of related experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, operations, manufacturing, commodity management, or a related analytical role; or 1 year of related experience with a Master’s degree
• Strong understanding of sourcing, procurement, supplier management, and cost analysis principles
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex supplier, cost, market, and capacity data and translate findings into actionable recommendations
• Ability to evaluate information, exercise judgment, and recommend a course of action with limited guidance
• Experience preparing and managing RFQs/RFPs, analyzing supplier quotations, and supporting supplier selection or negotiation activities
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage RFQ/RFP activities for steel components, including supplier communications, data collection, quotation analysis, and follow-up actions
• Analyze supplier quotations, cost breakdowns, steel market trends, capacity inputs, and commercial terms to identify cost drivers, risks, and opportunities
• Develop and maintain cost models, capacity models, supplier trackers, and sourcing dashboards to support sourcing decisions
• Identify pricing patterns, supplier performance trends, and supply base risks; recommend actions to improve cost, capacity, quality, delivery, and overall supplier performance
• Develop and maintain supplier KPI scorecards and prepare materials for Quarterly Business Reviews
• Support supplier screening, qualification, onboarding, and development activities across domestic and global supply markets
• Evaluate supplier data and market information to support sourcing recommendations, supplier selection, and negotiation preparation
• Partner with sourcing, supply chain, quality, engineering, logistics, finance, and legal teams to resolve sourcing-related issues and support project execution
• Communicate analysis, recommendations, and risks clearly to internal stakeholders and supplier partners
• Support process improvements within the Supply Chain organization by improving reporting, data accuracy, tools, and sourcing processes

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Power BI

Coupa

Malbek

Job description

Nextpower is seeking a Steel Sourcing Analyst to drive RFQ/RFP activities for steel components and to analyze supplier quotations and market trends. Based in Fremont, CA, you will develop cost and capacity models, monitor supplier performance, and support cross-functional teams in global sourcing decisions.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 5–8 years of sourcing or related analytical experience, with strong Excel/Power BI capabilities and English communication skills.