Sr. Commodity Manager - Renewable Energy & Service Operations

SunStrong Management, LLC•Houston, TX

4d•Remote

About The Position

Senior Commodity Manager - Renewable Energy & Service Operations SunStrong Management is a leading independent asset management and servicing platform specializing in residential and commercial solar energy portfolios. SunStrong provides end-to-end services including operations and maintenance, customer billing and support, asset performance management, and investor reporting. The company partners with leading capital providers to optimize clean energy assets at scale, supporting the growth of distributed renewable energy while delivering reliable performance and exceptional customer experience Position Overview The Senior Commodity Manager will own end-to-end procurement execution and supplier management for OEM solar equipment and service parts supporting a large installed base of 500,000+ residential solar systems and 350 commercial solar sites. - This is a fully remote position. The Senior Commodity Manager is responsible for developing and executing commodity strategies that support ongoing service operations (spares, repairs, retrofits, and field support). This role drives cost optimization, supplier performance, risk mitigation, continuity of supply and driving effective RMA/warranty recovery processes to support service SLAs and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in renewable energy supply chains (solar, storage, wind, power electronics, or energy services) and understands the unique demands of service-driven operations, including uptime, parts availability, and lifecycle cost management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (MBA preferred)
7+ years of progressive sourcing or commodity management experience
Direct experience in renewable energy (solar, energy storage, wind, power generation, or energy services)
Proven experience supporting service operations, aftermarket, or field service supply chains
Strong background in contract negotiations, supplier management, and cost reduction
Experience working in ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Dynamics, etc.)
Advanced Excel and data analysis skills

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting global supply chains and contract manufacturers
Familiarity with power electronics, electrical components, or engineered systems
Experience with lifecycle cost modeling and installed-base analytics
Demonstrated success driving multi-million-dollar savings initiatives
Exposure to DDMRP, S&OP, or service-parts planning models

Responsibilities

Develop and execute multi-year commodity strategies aligned with renewable energy growth plans and service operations requirements
Own sourcing strategy for assigned commodities (e.g., electrical components, power electronics, mechanicals, contract manufacturing, MRO, service parts)
Balance cost, quality, availability, and risk across project-based and service-based demand profiles
Lead supplier selection, RFP/RFQ processes, and commercial negotiations
Establish and manage long-term supplier agreements, pricing models, and capacity commitments
Drive supplier performance through KPIs covering cost, delivery, quality, and responsiveness
Collaborate with suppliers on cost-down initiatives, VA/VE, and lead-time reduction
Ensure critical spare parts availability to support field service, warranty, and maintenance programs
Partner with Service Operations, Engineering, and Planning teams to align sourcing strategies with installed base and service demand forecasts
Support lifecycle sourcing, including EOL management, alternate sourcing, and redesign initiatives.
Manage RMA process coordination with OEMs/distributors to reduce cycle time and aged returns.
Ensure warranty claims are supported with correct documentation and serial traceability if required.
Track credit status, resolve disputes, and drive improved warranty recovery rates.
Partner with Engineering on NPI/NPD sourcing, supplier qualification, and should-cost modeling
Collaborate with Finance on budgeting, cost controls, and savings validation
Support Operations, Planning, and Logistics teams to resolve supply constraints and improve OTIF performance
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks (single-source, geopolitical, capacity, quality)
Support sustainability, ESG, and ethical sourcing initiatives aligned with renewable energy values
Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies and external regulatory requirements