Fluence is a global market leader in energy storage products and services, and cloud-based software for renewables and storage assets. Backed by Alchemist.
About the role
The Director, Power Conversion & Electrical Systems owns Fluence's global category strategy and commercial execution across the AC power electronics portfolio, including power conversion systems, inverters, transformers, UPS, and electrical and electronic controls. The role also owns the Advanced Procurement function, which partners with Engineering and Product on new product introduction, early supplier involvement, and design for cost.
What they're looking for
- 12+ years in strategic sourcing, category management, or supply chain leadership, including 4+ years managing teams
- Track record leading global category work in high growth, complex hardware manufacturing environments
- Ownership of at least $250M in annual category spend, with accountability for measurable cost performance
- Demonstrated year over year cost reduction on a growing spend base, traceable to margin rather than to cost avoidance
- Deep familiarity with power electronics supply chains, including PCS, inverters, transformers, and electrical controls, sufficient to lead technically credible discussions with suppliers and internal engineering
- Experience negotiating multiyear supplier agreements including volume commitments, non recurring engineering, and performance terms
More about this role
Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets, we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com .
The Director, Power Conversion & Electrical Systems owns Fluence's global category strategy and commercial execution across the AC power electronics portfolio, including power conversion systems, inverters, transformers, UPS, and electrical and electronic controls. The role also owns the Advanced Procurement function, which partners with Engineering and Product on new product introduction, early supplier involvement, and design for cost.
This is one of two Director level category leaders reporting to the Vice President, Power and Systems. Together the two roles cover Fluence's full non battery direct materials portfolio, which represents approximately $1.2B in annual spend today and is expected to exceed...
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