US Steel Sourcing Analyst

Job Description:

Steel Sourcing Analyst At Nextpower, we are leading the energy transition by providing a comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and control software solutions for solar power plants. We are also expanding into adjacent and complementary solar power plant components. Our talented global teams are transforming PV plant performance every day through smart technology, data monitoring, and analytical services.

The Steel Sourcing Analyst will be based in Fremont, California, in Nextpower’s South Office building. In this role, you will report to a Senior Sourcing Manager and support sourcing activities for steel components across Nextpower’s domestic and global supply base. This role is responsible for analyzing supplier quotations, steel market trends, cost drivers, capacity data, and supplier performance to support sourcing decisions and supplier management activities.

This position is ideal for an experienced sourcing, procurement, or supply chain professional who can independently analyze complex information, identify risks and opportunities, recommend solutions, and collaborate effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.

Key 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

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain , Business, Engineering, Operations, Finance, or a related field5-8 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

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Power Point Effective  written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings and recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders

Ability to manage multiple projects, vendors, and deadlines in an international and multicultural environment

Ability to work independently, adapt to changing priorities, and resolve issues using sound judgment and creative problem-solving

Fluent oral and written communication skills in English Preferred Requirements Experience in the steel, solar, renewable energy, manufacturing, or infrastructure sector

Experience with global sourcing, supplier development, or commodity market analysis

Experience with Coupa, Malbek, Power BI, Excel or similar procurement, contract management, and reporting tools

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