[Hiring] Steel Sourcing Manager @FTC Solar Inc

Role Description

The Steel Sourcing Manager is responsible for sourcing US manufactured components associated with Solar Trackers. This role will be involved with end-to-end procurement of structural components for solar tracking projects in key commodities of steel coils, torque tubes, piles, and stamped parts. The Sourcing Manager drives cost-effective, high-quality, and timely procurement of steel, stamped parts, and fabricated structural components (torque tubes, foundation piles). This role involves managing the entire supplier lifecycle, from qualification and negotiation to contract management and risk mitigation for large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Management: Identify, qualify, and manage suppliers for stamping, roll-forming, and structural steel, ensuring compliance with quality standards and technical specs.
• Negotiation & Contracting: Lead RFQ/RFP events and negotiate contracts for pricing, lead times, capacity commitments, and payment terms to achieve total cost of ownership (TCO) improvements.
• Strategic Sourcing: Develop and execute sourcing strategies that align with corporate objectives for sustainability, cost reduction, and supply chain resilience.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, project management, and logistics teams to ensure timely material availability (e.g., in-transit inventory) for construction projects.
• Market Intelligence: Monitor steel market trends, raw material pricing, and geopolitical risks (e.g., tariffs) to adjust strategies.
• Risk Mitigation: Develop contingency plans for supply chain disruptions.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Experience: 5–7+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain, with a focus on steel, metals, or heavy structural components.
• Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of steel coils and fabrication, specifically stamping and structural components. Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Negotiation: Proven track record of successful negotiation and managing high-value contracts.
• Analytical Ability: Strong skills in cost modeling, benchmarking, and data analysis.

Benefits

• Medical and Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Unlimited vacation
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with a company match and much more