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 and will be based in Newark, DE or Fremont, CA. This is a fully on-site, in office role 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supplier capital expenditure (CapEx) strategies: Align with overall business objectives to create a comprehensive CapEx plan that drives cost reduction, efficiency improvements, and risk mitigation
• Cost reduction and negotiation: 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 to achieve optimal pricing and terms for equipment and tooling purchases
• Contract management: Develop, negotiate, and execute purchase agreements and Statements of Work with suppliers
• Supplier relationship management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, fostering collaboration and driving value
• Risk management: Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with supplier CapEx, including supply chain disruptions and tariff changes
• Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with engineering, project management, and operations teams to ensure alignment and to design scopes, develop sourcing plans, manage supplier negotiations, and lead external communications.
• Supplier development: Identify and develop strategic suppliers capable of meeting the company's long-term needs
• First principles approach: Have business mindset to challenge existing processes and suggest new ways to optimize and improve procurement efficiency.

Required Experience & Education

• 6+ years' experience in supply chain management, ideally for capital projects or 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
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time

Top skills for this role

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

Salary Ranges

$100,000.00 - $144,000.00