CapEx Commodity Manager

Bloom Energy • Fremont, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Bloom Energy, the vision is for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy, actively pioneering solutions for over two decades in the global energy transition. The company's solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies provide energy abundance for critical industries, including AI-driven data centers, hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities. With over 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed globally, Bloom Energy is a trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies, offering unparalleled "time-to-power" capabilities, reliability, and sustainability. The company fosters collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation to create a brighter, more sustainable future. This specific role is for a CapEx Commodity Manager, joining the team in Fremont, CA, and reporting to the Sr Manager, CapEx Commodity Management. It is a fully on-site, in-office position requiring 5 days a week.

Requirements

• 6+ years' experience in sourcing commodity strategy for Indirect, supplier relationship management, and supplier continuous improvement program, ideally in a manufacturing environment
• Strong negotiation and contracting skills with expertise in Master Agreements
• Be able to work within a highly ambiguous environment along with being able to adapt to various situations and find solutions
• Excellent communication skills, capability to ramp quickly on new initiatives, demonstrated skills in leadership influencing, planning contract negotiations, teamwork while delivering results
• Familiarity with ERP systems, ideally with experience in oracle/ I Supplier
• Advanced skills in data analysis, Excel and PowerPoint required
• BS/MS/MBA in Engineering/Technology or Supply Chain or a related field
• High degree of integrity, initiative, and attention to detail in a collaborative environment

Nice To Haves

• Project management background a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead the short- and medium-term sourcing strategies and commodity management for assigned commodities
• Take responsibility for delivering cost reduction, business continuity, compliance and working capital improvements with year-over-year improvements in total cost of ownership, while improving service levels
• Conduct comprehensive cost data analysis, identify cost saving levers while utilizing strong analytical skills such as cost modeling, quotation analysis, supplier selection and supply/demand analysis
• Manage supplier performance related to quality, continuous process improvement, and qualification to ensure they consistently meet or exceed business expectations
• Drive improvements in key metrics such as cost, quality, deliverables, customer service, technology, and cycle-time
• Develop strong cross-functional relationships to drive success and ensure that supplier contracts reflect business requirements
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to design scopes, develop sourcing plans, manage supplier negotiations, and lead external communications
• Work with Accounting Team to support invoice payment reconciliation and approval
• Have business mindset to challenge existing processes and suggest new ways to optimize and improve procurement efficiency

Benefits

• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with a large employer contribution
• A 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Generous Mental Health Support services
• Legal services
• Virtual Physical Therapy access
• Fertility & Family Forming benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior