Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain management, or 8 years in sourcing with electrical specialization
Proven negotiation skills and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments
Experience with ERP systems, preferably NetSuite, and PLM systems, preferably Arena
Strong organizational skills with excellent verbal and written communication
Keen attention to detail in managing supply chain activities
Responsibilities
Define and implement a modern supply chain strategy for efficiency and cost optimization
Organize supply chain activities with an emphasis on supplier consolidation and security of supply
Support and execute key supply agreements with a dual sourcing strategy
Manage critical suppliers and mitigate risks related to supply issues
Oversee the electrical, displays, and sensors commodity category
Facilitate communication between R&D and Manufacturing for successful product launches
Ensure suppliers meet ChargePoint's business standards and promote continuous improvement
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with a multidisciplinary team
Opportunity to influence R&D alignment with sourcing strategies
Hands-on management of key suppliers and vendor relations
Engagement in rapid change management to adapt to manufacturing needs
Focus on process improvement and supply chain best practices
Full Job Description
Reports To
Senior Director Global GSM What You Will Be Doing
As the Sourcing Manager you will define, develop, and implement a state-of-the-art supply chain strategy bringing scalability, efficiency, quality, and cost optimization
You will be required to strategically organize supply chain activities to simplify and consolidate suppliers, maximizing leverage while focusing on security of supply, quality, and cost. Influence R&D to align design efforts with preferred and reputable sourcing partners
You will support and execute key supply agreements vs dual sourcing strategy to maximize results
Responsible for managing key critical suppliers, vendor relations, and risk mitigate any supply issues
Manage commodity category: Electrical, displays and sensors
You will manage rapid changes through efficient communication and collaboration between R&D and Manufacturing to bring the best cost at product launch in the right supply chain
You will manage suppliers to the required business standards for ChargePoint, validate and monitor the business for ongoing improvements
You will work closely with Engineering, Quality and Operations for NPI transition to production
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management or minimum 8 years of Sourcing, Commodity related expertise, electrical category preferred
Strong negotiation skills, and extremely motivated and willing to work in a fast-paced environment as part of a hard-working and multidisciplinary team
ERP (preferably NetSuite) and PLM (preferably Arena) experience required
Strong skills in organization, verbal and written communication, attention to detail
Location
Campbell, CA
ChargePoint is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The targeted US salary range for roles at this operating level is $119,000 to $180,000. This range represents base salary and does not reflect equity, benefits or variable pay where applicable. Actual base salaries are based on several factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, experience, certifications and specific work location.
About ChargePoint, Inc
ChargePoint is a provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and related software. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Campbell, California. ChargePoint operates a network of over 100,000 charging stations in 14 countries, including the United States, Canada, and Australia. The company's products include home charging stations, commercial charging stations, and software for managing charging stations. ChargePoint has partnerships with a number of automakers, including BMW, Daimler, and Volvo, and has received funding from investors such as BMW i Ventures and Siemens.
