Sr. Commodity Manager

loom Energy, a solid oxide fuel cell company, is looking for a Senior Commodity Manager to join its world class team.  This individual should be a dynamic professional who is looking for a rewarding future in one of today’s most exciting technologies.

Location: This position will be based in San Jose, CA

Role and Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and lead the short, Mid and Long term sourcing strategies for assigned commodities, to achieve multi sourcing, manage market risks and geo-political impacts.

• Drive cost reduction through negotiation, cost reduction projects, benchmarking, cost modeling, should-be costing, and make vs buy.

• Execution of Business Continuity Plan by identifying and mitigating risks to supply.

• Support release of prototype or qualification material orders and ensure timely delivery.

• Manage supplier performance related to quality, continuous process improvement, qualification, and reduction in cost of poor quality.

• Ensure availability of materials to support production and order fulfillment.

• Manage or conduct supplier audits, scorecards, and QBR.

• Work closely with contract manufacturers to support technology transfer and DFM activities.

• Ensure seamless transition of changes including technology, ECN, NPI and minimize related E&O.

• Facilitate problem solving groups to meet the current and future needs of the company.

• Develop strong cross-functional relationships to drive success. Teams may include colleagues from procurement, engineering, quality, manufacturing, finance, marketing, sales, product management, and other departments as needed.

• Role requires 10-25% travel (domestic or international depending on commodity or supplier responsibility).
   

Skills and Experience:

• BS/MS/MBA in Engineering/Technology or Supply Chain; experience in mechanical engineering a plus.

• 12+ years of experience in supply chain, ideally in a manufacturing company. 5+ year management experience.

• Technical background with knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes. Ability to read and understand production drawings.

• Strong verbal, written communication skills in English required. Fluency in other languages is beneficial but not required.

• Familiarity with ERP systems and purchasing/planning functions desired.

• Must be proficient in PowerPoint and Excel (formulas and macros).

• Ability to work closely with vendors under a rapid change environment.

• Contract negotiation and project management.

• Strong project management, with ability to prioritize and deliver multiple under tight deadlines and to complete assignments.

• High attention to detail and accuracy character traits needed.

• High energy and self -motivated person required.

• Team player who can foster a collaborative work ethic and keep the team on task