Capex Commodity Manager (m/w/d)

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 CapEx Commodity Manager to join our team in one of today's most exciting technologies. This role will report to the Sr Manager, CapEx Commodity Management.

• Lead the short- and medium-term sourcing strategies and commodity management for assigned commodities
• Take responsibility for delivering cost reduction, business continuity, compliance and working capital improvements with year-over-year improvements in total cost of ownership, while improving service levels.
• Conduct comprehensive cost data analysis, identify cost saving levers while utilizing strong analytical skills such as cost modeling, quotation analysis, supplier selection and supply/demand analysis
• Manage supplier performance related to quality, continuous process improvement, and qualification to ensure they consistently meet or exceed business expectations
• Drive improvements in key metrics such as cost, quality, deliverables, customer service, technology, and cycle-time.
• Develop strong cross-functional relationships to drive success and ensure that supplier contracts reflect business requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to design scopes, develop sourcing plans, manage supplier negotiations, and lead external communications.
• Work with Accounting Team to support invoice payment reconciliation and approval.
• Have business mindset to challenge existing processes and suggest new ways to optimize and improve procurement efficiency.

Required Experience & Education

• 6+ years' experience in sourcing commodity strategy for Indirect, supplier relationship management, and supplier continuous improvement program, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong negotiation and contracting skills with expertise in Master Agreements.
• Project management background a plus
• Be able to work within a highly ambiguous environment along with being able to adapt to various situations and find solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, capability to ramp quickly on new initiatives, demonstrated skills in leadership influencing, planning contract negotiations, teamwork while delivering results.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, ideally with experience in oracle/ I Supplier
• Advanced skills in data analysis, Excel and PowerPoint required
• BS/MS/MBA in Engineering/Technology or Supply Chain or a related field.
• High degree of integrity, initiative, and attention to detail in a collaborative environment

Top skills for this role

Negotiation and Contracting, Microsoft Excel, Procurement Data Analysis, Communication, Project Management, Commodity Management

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.

At Bloom Energy, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes 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, and Fertility & Family Forming benefits.

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.