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Director, Strategic Sourcing
NextTracker
Leads global mechanical sourcing strategy for trackers, foundations, and robotics.
6d ago
$190,000 - $220,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Fremont, North Bldg, California - USA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
~750 Employees
Service Specialisms
Digital Solutions
Design
Engineering
Project Management
R&D
Sector Specialisms
Solar
Renewables
Role
What you would be doing
supplier management
data analytics
market intelligence
value engineering
contract negotiation
risk mitigation
- Proactively manage supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery, engineering support) with clear metrics, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Leverage digital tools, data analytics, and market intelligence to optimize sourcing decisions, total cost of ownership, and supply chain resilience.
- Monitor global market trends, technologies, and emerging supply models to keep Nextracker ahead of industry shifts.
- Drive innovation and cost competitiveness through supplier collaboration, value engineering, and advanced manufacturing processes.
- Negotiate contracts and long-term agreements that drive value, quality, and on-time delivery, while protecting Nextracker’s strategic and financial interests.
- Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing global sourcing team; foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
- Set clear performance goals, measure results, and provide regular feedback to ensure the team's success.
- Set clear performance goals, measure outcomes, and provide regular feedback to ensure team and organizational success.Manage and strengthen a high-performing mechanical sourcing team, providing guidance, coaching, and professional development opportunities.
- Anticipate and mitigate risks including supply chain disruptions, tariffs/trade policy, quality issues, financial instability, and geopolitical dynamics.
- Develop and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies for mechanical components across trackers, foundation equipment, and robotics, aligned with organizational objectives.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability within the team.
- Build and manage a resilient, cost-competitive, and innovative global supply base through supplier identification, evaluation, and strategic partnerships.
- Partner closely with engineering, operations, quality, R&D, and new product introduction teams to align sourcing with product roadmaps, technical requirements, and quality standards.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory, ethical, and sustainability/ESG requirements, while promoting supplier diversity and responsible sourcing practices.
What you bring
mechanical manufacturing
strategic sourcing
erp
global leadership
cost reduction
negotiation
- Deep knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes (forging, casting, machining, sheet metal, automation, robotics assemblies).
- 20+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, or supply chain, with extensive focus on mechanical parts such as tools, fasteners, gearboxes, dampers, actuators, sheet metal, enclosures, castings, tools, equipment, electro-mechanical parts and related assemblies.
- Strong familiarity with digital procurement and supply chain systems (ERP, PLM, supplier collaboration platforms).
- Proven global leadership experience managing both supplier bases and teams across multiple regions.
- Willingness to travel up to 30% (Asia, EU, and within the US).
- High degree of autonomy, accountability, and ability to lead change in complex, fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated ability to drive cost reduction, supplier innovation, and supply chain resilience at scale.
- Experience in solar, renewable energy, industrial equipment, heavy machinery, automotive, or robotics sectors.
- Skilled negotiator with strong analytical capability, business acumen, creativity, and effective communication skills.
- Track record in sourcing for new product introduction (NPI) and scaling new technologies.
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Company
Overview
$1.2B Revenue
2023 Global Revenue
Achieved significant financial growth with global revenue reaching $1.2 billion, marking a 25% increase from the previous year.
30% Market Share
Global Solar Tracker Leader
Maintains an average market share of 30% for seven consecutive years, according to WoodMackenzie and IHS Markit.
1,500 Employees
Global Workforce
Employs over 1,500 individuals across more than 30 countries, leveraging local expertise to deliver tailored solar solutions.
- Operates across renewable energy and utility-scale solar sectors, offering services like tracker design, project management, installation support, and performance monitoring.
- Pioneers smart tracking technology with innovations in design, engineering, and software, supported by a robust portfolio of intellectual property.
- Sees robust growth in key regions including North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia.
- We are a diverse group of technology innovators and clean energy activators.
- We are collaborative team players.
- We do the right thing.
- We are accountable and deliver results.
- We believe in equity and inclusion.
- We are committed to sustainability, decarbonization, and a better tomorrow.
- Their efforts are based on five cornerstones: People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity.
- Promotes an open, collaborative work environment that encourages autonomy, flexibility, and intellectual engagement.
- They value creativity and problem-solving and foster a culture where new ideas are welcomed and developed quickly.
18M Homes
Renewable Energy Impact
The company provides sufficient renewable energy to power 18 million homes annually, significantly contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions and promoting clean energy adoption.
- Sustainability is a core part of the company's business and values, with a focus on providing smart solar and software solutions to mitigate climate change and drive the energy transition.
- The company has launched a Responsible Procurement Program to ensure supply chain partners meet sustainability goals.
28% of workforce
Women Representation
percentage of the workforce that is female
- Their DEI hiring strategy focuses on increasing the representation of women, Hispanic, Black, Native American, and Veteran populations.
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