Sourcing Manager

Job Description Summary of Position

The Sourcing Manager is responsible for managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services for Silfab Solar. This position is critical in maintaining a reliable supply chain to support our solar manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to identify and qualify suppliers for a wide range of materials and services.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and performance reviews to ensure compliance with quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing agreements with suppliers to achieve cost savings and favorable terms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand sourcing needs, forecast demand, and align sourcing strategies with production requirements.
• Track global and domestic trends in key commodities, including commodity index tracking, regulatory impacts, and sustainability factors.
• Work with both
  **** existing and new vendors to ensure alignment with quality, capacity, and productivity expectations.
• Identify and qualify alternative suppliers to enhance supply chain flexibility and resilience.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to foster collaboration and mutual success.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, ethical sourcing standards, and environmental regulations.
• Analyze procurement data and metrics to measure performance, identify improvement areas, and report on sourcing KPIs.
• Domestic travel of up to 30%.

• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing principles and procurement best practices.
• Commodity Market insight.
• Understanding of Regulatory and Sustainability issues.
• Demonstrated experience in negotiating and managing supplier contracts.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex sourcing challenges.
• Proficiency in using procurement software and tools to manage sourcing activities efficiently.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills to interact with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

• Strong leadership abilities and decision-making skills.
• Results-oriented with a focus on achieving procurement goals and objectives.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
• Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining high-quality sourcing processes.

• A bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing in a heavily-automated manufacturing industry.

• $104,000 - $120,000/yearly
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and holiday)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Health Savings Account option
• Supplemental/Voluntary Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee PV Panel Purchase Program