At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and
affordable energy is more than just a dream—we’re making it reality.
For over two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of the global energy
transition, pioneering 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, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and
solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what’s possible by
delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules
deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and
innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled “time-to-power”
capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain
ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity
are rapidly becoming the new norm.
At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation.
We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future
while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.
We are looking for a Senior Electronics Commodity Manager to join our team in
one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role will report to the Sr
Commodity Manager and based in San Jose, CA. This is a fully on-site, in office
role.
Roles and 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. Driver supplier
* 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.
Skills and Experience:
* BA or BS/MA or MS/MBA in Electrical or Electronics Engineering/Technology or
Supply Chain; experience in mechanical design a plus.
* 8+ years of experience in supply chain, ideally working with electronics
commodities.
* Technical background with knowledge of electronics components (magnetics,
semiconductor components) and cables, contacts and connectors.
* Experience in managing electronics contract manufacturers, Master Supplier
Agreements, pricing negotiations and sourcing strategy.
* Strong verbal, written communication skills in English required; Spanish
preferred.
* Must be proficient in PowerPoint and Excel (formulas and macros).
* Familiarity with ERP systems and purchasing/planning functions desired.
* Ability to work closely with vendors under a rapid change environment.
* 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.
* Role requires minimum of 25% travel (domestic or international depending on
commodity or supplier responsibility).
Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on
the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws
providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants, will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion,
national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom
Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the
known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or
employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless
undue hardship would result.
Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The
total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is
based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and
experience.
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SALARY RANGES:
$141,900.00 - $204,100.00