Job Description
The Category Manager at Nexamp is responsible for developing and executing strategic sourcing and supplier management for the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) category, collaborating cross-functionally to optimize supply chain performance, mitigate risks, and support the company's clean energy mission.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement category strategies for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
- Identify sourcing opportunities, cost-saving initiatives, and optimize supplier performance.
- Generate reports on category performance, market insights, and procurement forecasts.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, develop contingency plans.
- Conduct market research on supplier capabilities, market trends, and risks.
- Identify and evaluate new technologies relevant to the category.
- Maintain knowledge of policies impacting the category.
- Develop and rationalize the supplier base, including onboarding new suppliers and managing RFP processes.
- Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, manufacturing, logistics, and continuity of supply.
- Continuously monitor and manage supplier performance through scorecards and reviews.
Requirements
- University degree in a relevant field; Supply Chain or Engineering degrees are a plus; MBA is a plus.
- At least 3 years of experience in the solar industry with Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) experience or familiarity.
- At least 5 years of experience in supplier management, category management, technical program management, or consulting.
- Proven ability to develop procurement and supply chain strategies and effectively communicate recommendations to senior management.
- Experience working closely with engineers and other technical teams, with a deep understanding of technical requirements and product development cycles.
- Proficient in ERP systems such as SAP and Oracle, with experience managing projects aligned with strategic procurement goals.
- Experience in developing and managing KPIs and performance metrics working with complicated data sets.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify root causes of problems, and present creative solutions.
- Experience in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry.
- Ability to ask appropriate questions and conduct market research to analyze supplier capabilities, market trends, and risks.
- Ability to identify sourcing opportunities, cost-saving initiatives, and strategies to optimize supplier performance across assigned categories.
- Experience in leading RFP processes, negotiating agreements, and establishing compliance monitoring of suppliers.
- Experience in managing supplier relationships strategically to ensure technical, manufacturing, quality, product support, and logistics needs are met.
- Experience in managing supplier performance through supplier scorecards and quarterly business reviews, including attending supplier visits, meetings, and industry trade shows or conferences.
- Ability to develop and implement category strategies aligned with overall business goals.
- Ability to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities within the supply chain, develop mitigation strategies, and establish contingency plans.
- Experience conducting market research and analyzing supplier capabilities, market trends, and risks.
- Knowledge of current and potential upcoming policies as they pertain to the category.
- Ability to work in a hybrid environment based out of Boston or Chicago offices.
- Strong presentation skills to communicate procurement strategies and performance reports effectively to senior management.
- Commitment to Nexamp’s mission and a passion for solving climate crisis issues.
- Demonstrated initiative to improve current work, processes, products, and services across the organization.
- Accountability and ownership mentality, with the ability to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and apply that knowledge to inform business decisions.
Benefits & Perks
Competitive compensation package with salary range from 110,000 to 125,000 USD
Participation in incentive programs such as annual bonus based on performance
Eligibility to participate in the company's stock option plan
Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
Flexible paid time off and holiday PTO
Commuter benefits
Cell phone reimbursement
Access to company headquarters and growing offices nationwide
Healthy snacks, coffee, and volunteer opportunities
Company outings
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