BESS Category Manager

• Supplier Base Development: Work to introduce new suppliers and rationalize the supply base, focusing on the total cost of ownership.
• Performance Management: Continuously manage supplier performance through supplier scorecards and quarterly business reviews, including attending supplier visits, meetings, and industry trade shows/conferences.
• Policy Impact: Maintain knowledge and familiarity with current and potential upcoming policies as they pertain to their impact on the category.
• On-board New Suppliers: Lead RFP processes, negotiate agreements, and establish compliance monitoring of suppliers.
• Sourcing Opportunities: Identify sourcing opportunities, cost-saving initiatives, and strategies to optimize supplier performance across assigned categories.
• Develop and Implement Strategy: Own the equipment category strategy for BESS equipment, aligning with the overall business goals and objectives.
• Technology Roadmap: Identify new technologies within the category that could benefit the company and inform strategy.
• Continuous improvement: Develop standard practices and processes for the category management teams.
• Strategic Relationship Management: Manage supplier relationships strategically to ensure the technical, manufacturing, quality, product support, and logistics needs are met to ensure continuity of supply.
• Conduct Market Research: Analyze supplier capabilities, market trends, and risks.
• Risk Identification and Mitigation: Identify potential risks and vulnerabilities within the supply chain, develop mitigation strategies, and establish contingency plans to ensure supply chain resilience.
• Performance Reporting: Generate regular reports on category performance, market insights, and procurement forecasts, and assist in the annual budget preparation. Communicate these insights to senior management to inform decision-making.

• 3+ years of experience in the solar industry with BESS experience/familiarity.
• Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry.
• Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization. We value accountability and an ownership mentality.
• Experience working closely with engineers and other technical teams, with a deep understanding of technical requirements and product development cycles.
• University degree (Supply Chain or Engineering degrees are a plus). MBA is a plus.
• Experience in developing and managing KPIs and performance metrics working with complicated data sets.
• 5+ years of experience in supplier management, category management, technical program management, or consulting.
• Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization.
• Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and experienced in managing projects that align with strategic procurement goals.
• Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions.
• Proven ability to develop procurement and supply chain strategies, coupled with strong presentation skills to effectively communicate recommendations to senior management.

This is where you can learn from industry leaders and become one yourself. It's fast-paced, mission-based work that challenges the status quo. Be on the team that's changing the world.

Not only will you get to take part in meaningful work and have the chance to change the world alongside innovative, dedicated, and motivated peers, but you will also have access to all the benefits that Nexamp offers! This includes our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one; flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; commuter benefits, and cell phone reimbursement. We have headquarters in Boston, MA and Chicago, IL, in addition to growing offices nationwide. We provide healthy snacks, coffee, service days and other volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!