Senior Manager Advanced Procurement

OUR CULTURE AND VALUES

We are guided by our passion to transform the way we power our world. Achieving our goals requires creativity, diversity of ideas and backgrounds, and building trust to effect change and move with speed.

We are Leading

Fluence currently has thousands of MW of energy storage projects operated or awarded worldwide in addition to the thousands of MW of projects managed by our trading platform—and we are growing every day.

We are Responsible

Fluence is defined by its unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and integrity.

We are Agile

We achieve our goals and meet our customer’s needs by cultivating curiosity, adaptability, and self-reflection in our teams.

We are Fun

We value the diversity in thought and experience of our coworkers and customers. Through honest, forthcoming, and respectful communications we work to ensure that Fluence is an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. 

As a Senior Manager Advanced Procurement at Fluence, you will:

• Direct team of Advanced Procurement Engineers Globally
• Achieve cost reduction through analysis, optimization of product bill of materials 
• Develop, implement and manage the processes to create approved component lists for product development in consultation with category manager and engineering team.
• Develop capabilities of Advanced Procurement Engineering team for BOM cost optimization and component cost reduction an
• Establish best practices and capabilities for advanced BOM cost optimization between Procurement and Product Engineering
• Manage and reduce long lead time components on BOM and support priming supply chain for new product introduction
• Set targets for team based on company objectives
• Manage timelines and project deliverables to ensure on-time product launch
• Guide and support component category managers in supplier negotiations

What will you bring to Fluence?

• Bachelor’s in electrical, electronic or mechanical engineering, Masters preferred
• 8 years of experience and procurement cost engineering
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading a global team
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience to manage cross functional teams
• Excellent analytical skills

Fluence IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status.