Commodity Director - Power Conditioning System (PCS)
Bloom Energy
Company Overview
Bloom Energy Corporation
San Jose, CA, United States
2001
Approximately 1,400 employees globally (source: salestools.io). Market capitalization of $4.31 billion as of recent reports (source: cbinsights.com).
What They Do
Bloom Energy specializes in solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) systems that facilitate distributed on-site power generation and hydrogen production. Their technology converts fuels such as natural gas, biogas, or hydrogen into electricity through an electrochemical process, eliminating combustion and enhancing efficiency (source: moomoo.com). The flagship product, the Bloom Energy Server, is a modular unit capable of delivering 100 kilowatts (kW) of power, designed to be scalable by stacking multiple units to meet larger energy demands, such as powering 100 average U.S. homes (source: bloomenergy.com). Additional products include the Bloom Electrolyzer for hydrogen production, alongside services like long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) and maintenance contracts (source: investing.com). Their target markets encompass utilities, data centers, agriculture, retail, healthcare, and education, with a sales strategy that includes both direct and indirect channels (source: vizologi.com).
Projects & Track Record
Since its first commercial installation in July 2008, Bloom Energy Servers have produced over 11 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity, enough to power 1,000 U.S. homes for a year (source: bloomenergy.com). Notable projects include installations at eBay Inc. headquarters, which were unveiled in 2010 with prominent figures such as California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and General Colin Powell in attendance (source: bloomenergy.com). The company has secured significant contracts, including a partnership with AEP Ohio for up to 1 gigawatt (GW) of SOFCs for data centers, starting with an initial order of 100 megawatts (MW) and plans for expansion by 2025 (source: cbinsights.com). Bloom Energy's geographic presence is primarily in the U.S., with ongoing international expansion supported by its San Jose headquarters, which serves as the global operations hub (source: salestools.io).
Recent Developments
In the past two years, Bloom Energy received PUCO approval on June 1, 2025, allowing AEP Ohio to deploy SOFC units at AWS and Cologix data centers, leveraging their previous agreement for 1GW of SOFCs (source: cbinsights.com). The company has also strengthened its board with the addition of members such as Cynthia J. Warner in 2023, Barbara J. Burger and Gary S. Pinkus in 2024, and Jim Hagemann Snabe in 2025, enhancing governance and strategic oversight (source: investing.com). While no specific acquisitions or mergers have been reported post-IPO, the ongoing influence of their technology milestones, such as the launch of the Bloom Energy Server in 2010, continues to shape their contract landscape (source: bloomenergy.com).
Working There
Bloom Energy offers a variety of roles across engineering, product management, sales, marketing, and operations, with a significant presence at their San Jose headquarters (source: salestools.io). The company culture is centered around innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning, providing flexible workspaces, wellness rooms, and professional growth opportunities to attract and retain top talent (source: salestools.io). While specific benefits packages were not detailed, the emphasis on employee well-being and a supportive work environment is a key aspect of their organizational ethos (source: salestools.io).
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Job Description
The PCS - Commodity Director is responsible for leading the global sourcing strategy, supplier management, cost optimization, and risk mitigation for power electronics components, systems, power modules. This role partners closely with engineering, manufacturing, and business leadership to ensure a resilient, cost-effective, and innovative supply chain.
Key Responsibilities
1. Commodity Strategy & Leadership
- Develop and execute global commodity strategies for power electronics components
- Define long-term sourcing roadmaps aligned with product and technology evolution
- Lead cross-functional alignment with engineering, product management, and operations
- Lead, coach, mentor PCS commodity management team
2. Supplier Management & Development
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard strategic suppliers globally
- Build and maintain executive-level relationships with key suppliers
- Drive supplier performance in cost, quality, delivery, innovation, and sustainability
- Lead supplier development initiatives and continuous improvement programs
3. Cost Management & Negotiation
- Own total cost of ownership (TCO) for the commodity portfolio
- Lead complex negotiations for long-term agreements, pricing, and capacity
- Deliver cost reduction targets through value engineering, should-cost modeling, and design-to-cost initiatives
- Benchmark pricing and technology to ensure competitiveness.
4. Risk Management & Supply Assurance
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks (e.g., geopolitical, capacity constraints, single sourcing)
- Develop dual/multi-sourcing strategies and inventory buffers where required
- Lead crisis management during supply disruptions
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and ESG requirements (UL, RoHS, REACH, etc.)
5. Collaboration with Engineering & Innovation
- Work closely with R&D teams on component selection and supplier co-development
- Influence product design decisions to optimize cost, availability, and manufacturability
- Drive early supplier involvement (ESI) in new product development (NPI)
- Track emerging technologies in power electronics & design incorporation/alternate sourcing
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical, Electronics, or related field)
- 20-25+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, Commodity management with strong exposure to power electronics/electricals
- Proven experience negotiating global, high-value supplier contracts and Contract Manufacturer management
- Experience working in industries such as industrial, renewable energy, or electronics manufacturing
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strategic Sourcing Expertise - Ability to develop and execute long-term commodity strategies
- Technical Acumen - Strong understanding of power electronics and component-level design tradeoffs, EMS manufacturing processes
- Negotiation & Influencing Skills - Executive presence with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Analytical Thinking - Cost modeling, market analysis, and risk assessment
- Leadership - Ability to lead global, cross-functional teams
- Communication - Clear articulation of strategy and decisions to senior leadership.
Success Metrics (KPIs)
- Annual cost savings / cost avoidance
- Supplier performance (quality, delivery, responsiveness)
- Supply continuity and risk reduction
- Time-to-market support for NPI programs
- Innovation contributions from suppliers
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About the role
June 18, 2026
Full time
Company
- Mumbai, India
20-25+ years
UTC+05:30
