Director, Strategic Sourcing

Job Description

The Director, Strategic Sourcing (Mechanical) is a global leadership role responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for Nextracker’s tracker systems, foundation equipment, and robotics (PV inspection). This position ensures innovation, resilience, and cost competitiveness across a global supply chain to support Nextracker’s growth and customer commitments worldwide. The role requires deep expertise in mechanical sourcing, supplier development, and global team leadership.

Job Description

- Develop and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies for mechanical components across trackers, foundation equipment, and robotics, aligned with organizational objectives.

- Build and manage a resilient, cost-competitive, and innovative global supply base through supplier identification, evaluation, and strategic partnerships.

- Negotiate contracts and long-term agreements that drive value, quality, and on-time delivery, while protecting Nextracker’s strategic and financial interests.

- Partner closely with engineering, operations, quality, R&D, and new product introduction teams to align sourcing with product roadmaps, technical requirements, and quality standards.

- Drive innovation and cost competitiveness through supplier collaboration, value engineering, and advanced manufacturing processes.

- Leverage digital tools, data analytics, and market intelligence to optimize sourcing decisions, total cost of ownership, and supply chain resilience.

- Proactively manage supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery, engineering support) with clear metrics, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

- Anticipate and mitigate risks including supply chain disruptions, tariffs/trade policy, quality issues, financial instability, and geopolitical dynamics.

- Ensure compliance with all regulatory, ethical, and sustainability/ESG requirements, while promoting supplier diversity and responsible sourcing practices.

- Monitor global market trends, technologies, and emerging supply models to keep Nextracker ahead of industry shifts.

- Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing global sourcing team; foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.

- Set clear performance goals, measure outcomes, and provide regular feedback to ensure team and organizational success.Manage and strengthen a high-performing mechanical sourcing team, providing guidance, coaching, and professional development opportunities.

- Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability within the team.

- Set clear performance goals, measure results, and provide regular feedback to ensure the team's success.

Required Qualification & Experience

- 20+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, or supply chain, with extensive focus on mechanical parts such as tools, fasteners, gearboxes, dampers, actuators, sheet metal, enclosures, castings, tools, equipment, electro-mechanical parts and related assemblies.

- Proven global leadership experience managing both supplier bases and teams across multiple regions.

- Deep knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes (forging, casting, machining, sheet metal, automation, robotics assemblies).

- Demonstrated ability to drive cost reduction, supplier innovation, and supply chain resilience at scale.

- Skilled negotiator with strong analytical capability, business acumen, creativity, and effective communication skills.

- High degree of autonomy, accountability, and ability to lead change in complex, fast-paced environments.

Preferred Qualification & Experience

- Experience in solar, renewable energy, industrial equipment, heavy machinery, automotive, or robotics sectors.

- Track record in sourcing for new product introduction (NPI) and scaling new technologies.

- Strong familiarity with digital procurement and supply chain systems (ERP, PLM, supplier collaboration platforms).

- Willingness to travel up to 30% (Asia, EU, and within the US).

Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The annual salary range for this position is $190,000 to $220,000. (Salary applicable to California)

At Nextracker, we are leading in the energy transition, providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions for solar power plants, as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology, data monitoring and analysis services.

For us at Nextracker, sustainability is not just a word. It's a core part of our business, values and our operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones: People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity. We are creative, collaborative and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar and software solutions for our customers and to mitigate climate change for future generations.

Nextracker is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Culture is our Passion