Supply Chain Sourcing Manager - Control Panels & Automation Systems

ON.energy is building the power infrastructure that makes the AI era possible. As AI demand surges past what the grid and traditional data centers can support, ON.energy provides a new class of power technology proven at gigawatt scale and trusted by the world’s leading cloud and AI companies. Our systems are already deployed across 2.5 GW of hyper‑scale campuses, validated by top U.S. national labs, and certified for grid‑safe operation by major utilities.

With real products in the field, we’re scaling faster than the grid can, transforming power from a bottleneck into a competitive advantage for the companies building the future.

Supply Chain Sourcing Manager – Control Panels & Automation Systems

The Supply Chain Sourcing Manager – Control Panels & Automation Systems is responsible for planning, sourcing, purchasing, logistics, and supplier management across industrial control panels, automation hardware, electrical enclosures, communications equipment, and associated balance‑of‑system components. This role focuses on ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and high-quality delivery of control system hardware that enables ON.energy's power infrastructure deployments.

The role partners closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Finance, and Quality to align supply chain strategy with business objectives and support safe, reliable, and scalable deployments.

• UL 508A industrial control panels
• Custom panel assemblies and fabricated enclosures
• PLCs and automation controllers
• Remote Terminal Units (RTUs)
• Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
• Protection relays and control relays
• Industrial Ethernet switches and communications equipment
• Industrial computers and edge devices
• Sensors, instrumentation, and field devices
• Wiring, terminal blocks, power supplies, and panel accessories

• Control panel fabricators and contract manufacturers
• Automation and controls OEMs
• Electrical distributors and channel partners
• Communications and networking equipment suppliers

• PLC and automation platforms
• Industrial networking infrastructure
• SCADA and remote monitoring systems
• Protection and control systems
• UL, NEC, utility, and customer compliance requirements
• Product lifecycle management and obsolescence planning

• Negotiate supply agreements covering pricing, lead times, warranties, inventory programs, and service support.
• Establish strategic relationships with key panel fabricators and automation suppliers.
• Secure manufacturing capacity and production slots for critical projects.
• Manage commercial risks, escalation clauses, and supplier performance commitments.
• Develop framework agreements to support rapid scaling and repeatable deployments.

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for control panels, automation equipment, and electrical components.
• Lead supplier qualification, RFQs, RFPs, negotiations, and contracting activities.
• Drive cost optimization through design standardization, volume aggregation, and total cost of ownership analysis.
• Support new product introductions and manufacturing scale‑up initiatives.
• Evaluate alternative suppliers and sourcing strategies to improve resiliency and reduce lead‑time risk.

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with panel fabricators, automation OEMs, and key component suppliers.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews focused on quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost.
• Lead supplier development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support supplier audits, manufacturing assessments, and qualification efforts.
• Drive corrective actions and recovery plans when supplier performance issues arise.

• Work closely with Engineering to standardize components and improve manufacturability.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Operations to ensure material availability and project readiness.
• Support commissioning teams with spare parts planning and field support requirements.
• Collaborate with Quality on supplier…