Senior Commodity Manager
Bloom Energy
Company Overview
Bloom Energy Corporation
HeadquartersSan Jose, CA, United States
Founded2001
SizeApproximately 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
Bloom Energy, a solid oxide fuel cell company, is looking for a Senior Commodity Manager to join its world class team. This individual should be a dynamic professional who is looking for a rewarding future in one of today's most exciting technologies.
Location: This position will be based in Bangalore
Role and Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and lead the short, Mid and Long term sourcing strategies for assigned commodities, to achieve multi sourcing, manage market risks and geo-political impacts.
- Drive cost reduction through negotiation, cost reduction projects, benchmarking, cost modeling, should-be costing, and make vs buy.
- Execution of Business Continuity Plan by identifying and mitigating risks to supply.
- Support release of prototype or qualification material orders and ensure timely delivery.
- Manage supplier performance related to quality, continuous process improvement, qualification, and reduction in cost of poor quality.
- Ensure availability of materials to support production and order fulfillment.
- Manage or conduct supplier audits, scorecards, and QBR.
- Work closely with contract manufacturers to support technology transfer and DFM activities.
- Ensure seamless transition of changes including technology, ECN, NPI and minimize related E&O.
- Facilitate problem solving groups to meet the current and future needs of the company.
- Develop strong cross-functional relationships to drive success. Teams may include colleagues from procurement, engineering, quality, manufacturing, finance, marketing, sales, product management, and other departments as needed.
- Role requires 10-25% travel (domestic or international depending on commodity or supplier responsibility).
Skills and Experience
- BS/MS/MBA in Engineering/Technology or Supply Chain; experience in mechanical engineering a plus.
- 12+ years of experience in supply chain, ideally in a manufacturing company. 5+ year management experience.
- Technical background with knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes. Ability to read and understand production drawings.
- Strong verbal, written communication skills in English required. Fluency in other languages is beneficial but not required.
- Familiarity with ERP systems and purchasing/planning functions desired.
- Must be proficient in PowerPoint and Excel (formulas and macros).
- Ability to work closely with vendors under a rapid change environment.
- Contract negotiation and project management.
- Strong project management, with ability to prioritize and deliver multiple under tight deadlines and to complete assignments.
- High attention to detail and accuracy character traits needed.
- High energy and self -motivated person required.
- Team player who can foster a collaborative work ethic and keep the team on task
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About the role
July 29, 2026
July 30, 2026
Full time
On-site
Company
- Bengaluru, India
12+ years of experience in supply chain, with 5+ years in management
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