Manager, Sourcing Operations

JOB OVERVIEW

The Sourcing Operations Manager will be responsible for supporting commercial procurement strategies, managing inventory, and supporting the business units at ForeFront Power with sourcing expertise needed to support internal energy project execution, external advisory sourcing engagements, and new solution services. This role will provide direct and indirect sourcing and inventory management expertise and help the organization build a new sourcing function to support sizable growth.

JOB LOCATION AND REPORTING TO

This position will be based in either our San Francisco or New York City office, or for the right candidate as a remote position with occasional travel to the San Francisco office and warehousing facilities.  The Sourcing Operations Manager reports to the Chief Technical Officer and works closely with our Commercial, Finance, Legal, Development, Execution, Engineering, and Advisory teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and own a comprehensive sourcing strategy to support the growth of ForeFront Power
• Work with the Executive team to standardize vendor/supplier solicitation, qualification, selection, development, and overall management processes
• Work with legal to design and update form-standard contracting documents for vendor services agreements
• Collaborate with Execution, Development, and Engineering teams to analyze procurement options and assist in making equipment supply recommendations
• Maintain key equipment supplier and warehousing relationships and assist in securing and tracking key materials/supplies as needed
• Manage inventory control, including physical warehouse inventory auditing and record reconciliation
• Assist in the development of RFPs and oversee their execution as needed to support the various business units at ForeFront Power
• Embrace a culture of continuous improvement and provide ongoing assessment and recommendations for cost reduction across both direct and indirect project spend categories
• Measure project spend and track, and report against industry benchmarks where possible
• Support the company’s commitment to diversity through active MWBE vendor tracking and performance reporting with ongoing recommendations on how to improve results
• Additional job duties as assigned by the Chief Technical Officer in support of sourcing initiatives

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for highly motivated individuals who want to be part of a fast-paced and fluid company poised for growth in one of the country’s most rapidly changing industries.

Forward-thinking, innovative approaches, and comfort with complexity are what define the ForeFront Power team. We are looking for individuals eager to run at the front with us.

• Bachelor’s Degree, ideally in business with a concentration in supply chain management or procurement
• 3-5 years of strategic sourcing experience (both direct and indirect)
• Highly desire candidates with category experience in Renewables, Energy, and Facilities Services sourcing
• Strong organizational, project management, and communications skills (both written and verbal)
• Strong quantitative and cost analysis skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 tools
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position is primarily deskbound and subsequently requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk in front of a computer.  On occasion, the Sourcing Operations Manager position may require travel up to 15% of the time to accommodate vendor engagement, Inventory and warehouse management and sourcing activities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND CULTURE

The organization promotes an open and collaborative work atmosphere. Cross-functional teams work closely together to solve problems and move the company forward. Our culture at ForeFront Power encourages employees to be authentic and to embrace our core values that celebrate passion for our work, a commitment to our planet, a winning attitude, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a community of respect for each other and our partners.

BENEFITS

This is a regular, full-time position eligible for benefits.  We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive base salary and bonus potential; health, vision, and dental coverage; commute assistance; professional development; Paid Time Off; and 401(k) with employer match.

ABOUT FOREFRONT POWER

ForeFront Power is a leading developer of commercial and industrial-scale (C&I) solar energy and battery storage projects in the U.S. and Mexico, also offering vehicle fleet electrification services. Over 15 years of working together, the ForeFront Power team has developed more than 1,900 behind-the-meter and community solar projects, totaling more than 1.6 gigawatt-DC of renewable electricity. ForeFront Power serves business, government, education, healthcare and community solar customers with a broad array of development, asset management and advisory services from its San Francisco headquarters and via teams based in New York, Mexico City, and across the U.S. through a hybrid work model.

A wholly owned subsidiary of global energy infrastructure and investment leader Mitsui & Co. Ltd., ForeFront Power operates under Mitsui’s North American investment arm, MyPower Corp. Mitsui holds a robust balance sheet and an “A” credit rating from Standard & Poor’s.

ForeFront Power is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.