Director of Strategic Sourcing, PV Modules and BESS

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DEPCOM Power is seeking a Director of Strategic Sourcing PV Modules and BESS in Scottsdale, AZ. In this role, you will shape global sourcing strategies, influence multimillion-dollar commercial outcomes, and build partnerships that directly impact project execution and company growth. This role is not eligible for VISA Sponsorship.

• Identify and develop strategic PV Modules and BESS partners while collaborating cross-functionally to establish and manage strong supplier relationships.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding and expertise in the global energy storage supplier market including an understanding of emerging trends and price forecasts.
• Develop and implement a sourcing strategy to support DEPCOM's growth plan, considering DEPCOM's project demand along with supplier available/planned capacity.
• Propose and negotiate long-term supply agreements with key energy storage equipment partners, as well as project-specific detailed deals with the suppliers.
• Communicate supply strategy/plan and pricing outlook to Project Teams and Company Exec Management.
• Develop cost, lead time and technology roadmaps for energy storage equipment.
• Cultivate and maintain a collaborative partnership with other key groups including Sales, Engineering, Supplier Quality, Project Management and Project Finance/Controls.

• Experience managing supplier relationships, identifying new suppliers, and developing strong supplier relationships at the top executive level.
• Experience in developing multi-year sourcing agreements.
• Experience in developing short- and long-term cost roadmaps.
• Experience in procuring and managing long-lead, capacity constrained equipment.
• Experience reading, writing and negotiating multi-year contracts/pricing arrangements.

• Energy storage experience (battery supplier or developer side).
• Solar industry, PV Modules, or BESS experience.
• 10+ years of experience in Procurement.
• Experience using AI to create efficiency in work.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.