Commodity Manager

Bloom Energy • San Jose, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Bloom Energy, the vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is being made a reality. For over two decades, Bloom Energy has pioneered solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world, from revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities. Their solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies redefine what’s possible by delivering energy abundance for all, with more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide. Bloom Energy is a trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators, offering cutting-edge solutions that enable unparalleled “time-to-power” capabilities, reliability, and sustainability. The company thrives on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation, believing that together they can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century. Bloom Energy's mission is to make clean, reliable energy affordable for everyone in the world. With roots in NASA’s Mars Program, the company’s founder, chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. K.R. Sridhar, developed an innovative fuel cell technology that is shifting the energy paradigm and redefining the electric power market. The Bloom Energy Server is a distributed electric power solution built for the digital age and capable of delivering highly reliable, uninterrupted, 24x7 constant power that is also clean and sustainable. Bloom’s unique on-site power generation systems are among the most efficient on the planet, providing significantly reduced operating costs and producing dramatically lower greenhouse gas emissions. By generating power where it is consumed, Bloom Energy offers increased electrical reliability and improved energy security, providing a clear path to energy independence. Some of the largest companies in the world trust Bloom Energy to provide their businesses with clean, reliable and resilient energy. The company, headquartered in San Jose, California, is growing quickly and looking to add a Sr. Commodity Manager to its dynamic team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role will report to the Sr. Director, Commodities and will be based in San Jose, CA, as a fully on-site, in office role.

Requirements

• BS/MS/MBA in Engineering/Technology or Supply Chain
• 7-10 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• experience in mechanical design a plus
• Fluency in other languages is beneficial but not required

Responsibilities

• Lead the short- and medium-term strategies for assigned commodities.
• Ensure downward alignment through supplier strategies as well as upward alignment to long term sourcing and fulfillment strategies.
• Ensure availability of materials to support production and order fulfillment.
• Execution of Business Continuity Plan by identifying and mitigating risks to supply.
• Drive cost reduction through negotiation, cost reduction projects, benchmarking, cost modeling, should-be costing, and make vs buy.
• 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.
• Develop new suppliers, contract manufacturers utilizing strong project management skills and cross functional collaboration
• Manage or conduct supplier audits, scorecards, and QBR.
• Drive supplier relationships.
• 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.

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