SOURCING LEAD, POWER ELECTRONICS (MADRID)

Nextpower is seeking a Sourcing Lead, Power Electronics, responsible for managing and implementing world-class supply chain strategies to provide Nextpower and our customers with a strategic market advantage. This role will develop, and drive supply chain strategies aligned with company policies and global procurement strategies.

Responsibilities:

- Lead the global sourcing strategy, including new supplier selection, development, cost management, contract management, supplier relationship management, and supplier escalations for all Power Electronics components in Nextpower's product offerings.
- Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to understand requirements and drive general, value-based, long-term sourcing strategies supporting business growth.
- Stay informed on global trends and technology roadmaps, partnering with design, operations, and sales teams to address supply and demand challenges.
- Lead contract negotiations, including global business agreements, pricing agreements, warranties, service agreements, and other related contracts.
- Collaborate with technical stakeholders internally and externally to control costs during design reviews, change control meetings, and Design of Manufacture (DoM) reviews.
- Develop strategic plans and policies to build strong supplier relationships, ensuring optimal supply and profitability enhancement.
- Drive strategic procurement initiatives across all production sites to maximize cost reductions.
- Support material sourcing activities for new programs and New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts, including providing forward price projections.
- Partner proactively with Engineering, Quality, Operations, Installation Project Management, and other groups within Nextpower.
- Manage cost roadmaps, capacity planning, and allocation strategies.




- Maintain supplier performance metrics and organize Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with suppliers.
- Ensure adherence to the highest ethical standards of integrity and professionalism in procurement processes, in line with corporate requirements.

Qualifications:

- Minimum of 5 years of strategic sourcing experience in electronics, focusing on Power Electronics components and products such as DC-DC & AC-DC converters, inverters, Medium Voltage transformers, PV optimizers, MV switchgears, Skid Integration, Energy storage, and other high-voltage applications.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, Chemistry, or equivalent experience; a Master’s degree is desirable.
- Ability to understand technical drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), specifications, and Single-Line Diagrams (SLDs), with basic knowledge of manufacturing process controls and quality assurance for typical PV plant components.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to influence suppliers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
- Independent, self-driven, and passionate about driving results through strategic interventions and operations.
- Strong leadership and collaboration skills, capable of building effective relationships and influencing peers and key stakeholders.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to plan tasks, assign resources, manage progress, remove barriers, manage change, resolve conflicts, build consensus, and motivate team members across multiple projects.
- Enjoys working in a dynamic and multicultural environment.

Required Skills:

- A bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience and training,
- Master’s or MBA degree is preferred.
- Experience in the EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) industry is a must.
- Demonstrated expertise in complex sourcing, negotiating, and supply chain strategies.
- Willingness to travel (30%) within Europe and internationally.
- Proficient English and Spanish (C1)

📌 Sourcing Lead - Power Electronics (Madrid)
🏢 Nextpower
📍 Madrid