Strategic Sourcing Manager San Jose, California, United States

Company: Electric Hydrogen
Location: San Jose
Posted on: May 22, 2025

Job Description:

Electric Hydrogen's mission is to make molecules to decarbonize our world! Our outstanding people are our most important asset and will allow us to deliver hydrogen from renewable electrolysis for heavy industry, at prices below fossil fuels.We are looking for a Strategic Sourcing Manager supporting our Indirect spend. You will negotiate contracts, analyze commercial terms, and improve pricing across an assigned category of indirect spend including Contingent Workforce, such as Technical Services and Business Services for our Engineering and Deployments team. You will develop category strategies and use market intelligence to develop alternative sources. You will work with a variety of teams. You are someone who is comfortable working while taking full ownership of your domain.In addition to the procurement, and vendor management responsibilities, you will contribute to the of the procurement function. This includes creating and refining processes and templates that can be applied across all vendors and categories worldwide.You will work onsite at our San Jose office, and report to our Indirect Procurement Manager.Role and Responsibilities

• Develop key internal stakeholder relationships to create strategic sourcing models for professional services that optimize the value of necessary goods and services
• Implement cost-effective procurement practices, optimizing supplier performance and competitive pricing
• Prepare RFQs, RFPs, bid documents and evaluate proposals, and administer the evaluation process
• Craft negotiation strategies and execute favorable terms and conditions
• Create contract documents in collaboration with the legal department
• Contribute input toward the creation and implementation of programs to assess and promote supplier performance, development and management (e.g., establishing quarterly and annual goals, conducting quarterly business reviews, formal scorecard measures)
• Report out on KPIs within your category that support company objectives
• Maintain relationships with suppliers to drive collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Analyze market trends, perform benchmarking and leverage industry knowledge to identify cost-saving opportunities
• Collaborate with stakeholders, such as operations, finance, and engineering, to define SLAs and KPIs for suppliers and measure the appropriate criteria, such as: delivery of business results, cost reduction, quality and timeliness of deliveryQualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or other related field
  • 5+ years in purchasing, buying, or procurement
  • Experience procuring professional services
  • Demonstrated experience making data-driven decisions with incomplete information
  • Excellent customer service skills and ability to partner with key stakeholders across diverse teams
  • Proficient in Excel, Google Sheets, Airtable, SmartsheetCompensation and Benefits - P3#LI-Onsite$97,000 - $121,500 USDActual base salary offered to the hired applicant will be determined based on their work location, level, qualifications, job-related skills, as well as relevant education or training and experience.Base salary is just one part of Electric Hydrogen's total rewards package. We feel strongly that our team should not have to worry about having quality healthcare. In addition to the base salary offered, the hired applicant may receive:
    • an equity grant
    • time off programs
    • 100% fully paid premiums for employees and their families: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability coverage
    • a discretionary bonusElectric Hydrogen's benefits programs are subject to eligibility requirements.About Electric HydrogenElectric Hydrogen is a team of the world's experts in scaling technologies for the post-carbon world, with a proven record in transforming the grid and transportation sectors. Backed by some of the world's top venture capital firms, we design and manufacture electrolytic hydrogen systems matched to renewable power sources to create green hydrogen by splitting water. We are building a cost-effective and transformative path between renewable energy and multiple large industrial sectors. Abundant and low-cost renewable energy sources will power the world, and Electric Hydrogen technology will use this energy to decarbonize industry through sustainable materials. We were founded in 2020 and are based in California and Massachusetts.Electric Hydrogen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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