Senior Commodity Manager

Bloom 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 Bangalore **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