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 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, developing contingency plans.
- Conduct market research on supplier capabilities and industry trends.
- 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, and logistics needs are met.
- 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 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, coupled with strong presentation skills to 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.
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle, and experience managing projects that align with strategic procurement goals.
- Experience in developing and managing KPIs and performance metrics working with complicated data sets.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement category strategies, including sourcing opportunities, cost-saving initiatives, and supplier performance optimization.
- Experience in conducting market research, analyzing supplier capabilities, market trends, and risks.
- Experience in leading RFP processes, negotiating agreements, and establishing compliance monitoring of suppliers.
- Ability to manage supplier relationships strategically to meet technical, manufacturing, quality, product support, and logistics needs to ensure supply chain continuity.
- 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 standard practices and processes for category management teams.
- Strong communication skills for effectively presenting information, ideas, and perspectives within and outside the organization.
- Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify root causes of problems, and present creative solutions.
- Strong relationship-building skills with internal teams, customers, and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty.
- Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and apply that knowledge to inform business decisions.
- Commitment to Nexamp’s mission and a passion for solving climate crisis issues today.
- Physical ability to perform the job as required (implied by the nature of the role, though not explicitly stated).
- Ability to work in a hybrid environment based out of Boston or Chicago offices.
Benefits & Perks
Competitive compensation package with salary range from 110,000 to 125,000
Participation in performance-based incentive programs such as annual bonuses and other incentive plans
Potential eligibility for the company's stock option plan
Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
Flexible paid time off and holiday PTO
401(k) employer-match retirement plan
Commuter benefits
Cell phone reimbursement
Access to healthy snacks and coffee
Company service days and volunteer opportunities
Company outings
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