Senior Specialist, Strategic Sourcing

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION: 

We are seeking a Senior Specialist, Strategic Sourcing to play a critical role in shaping and executing the procurement strategy for a rapidly scaling residential solar provider. This position serves as a key owner of supplier relationships and sourcing execution, with direct responsibility for vendor performance, commercial alignment, and supply chain readiness across high-volume project delivery.

This role acts as a strategic partner to Operations, Fulfillment, Planning & Logistics, and Finance, ensuring materials are sourced competitively, delivered reliably, and aligned with forecasted growth. The Senior Specialist will actively influence supplier strategy, mitigate supply chain risk, and support long term cost and performance optimization initiatives. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong commercial judgment and supplier leadership, with the ability to independently manage complex vendor ecosystems while partnering closely with Strategic Sourcing leadership on category and growth strategy. This is a full-time, in-person role based in our downtown San Francisco office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own and lead strategic supplier relationships, including vendor onboarding, qualification, compliance coordination, and ongoing commercial and operational engagement
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for suppliers, managing day-to-day communication, issue resolution, and continuity of service across projects
• Support and drive supplier contracting and commercial alignment, including MSAs, pricing schedules, amendments, and tracking of key commercial terms and milestones in partnership with Strategic Sourcing leadership and Legal
• Lead vendor performance management, including KPI development, scorecarding, Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), action item tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Execute and oversee procurement operational tasks, including requisitions, purchase orders, and supplier coordination, ensuring compliance with approved vendors, pricing, and sourcing strategies
• Coordinate supply chain execution, including inventory tracking, logistics coordination, shipment visibility, and delivery issue resolution to ensure material readiness
• Align purchasing and delivery activity with project forecasts, installation schedules, and inventory targets, supporting reliable and on-time project execution
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Fulfillment, Planning & Logistics, and Finance to coordinate supplier initiatives, resolve constraints, and support scalable growth
• Identify, communicate, and escalate supplier-related risks, constraints, and opportunities, providing leadership with visibility into supply, cost, and performance impacts
• Contribute to and support long-term procurement and sourcing strategies aligned with company growth, cost optimization, and operational excellence objectives
• Lead special projects and process-improvement initiatives related to supplier optimization, sourcing scalability, and procurement.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• 5–7 years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, vendor management, or operations, within renewables, energy, construction, or infrastructure
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Economics, or a related discipline
• Demonstrated experience owning external supplier relationships, including commercial discussions and negotiation support
• Strong executive-level written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Proven ability to manage multiple vendors, contracts, and operational priorities simultaneously
• Advanced proficiency in Excel for pricing analysis, vendor performance tracking, and supply-chain reporting
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment requiring sound judgment and autonomy
• Ability to travel occasionally (<10%)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with ERP and procurement platforms (Oracle NetSuite, SAP Ariba, Coupa, Salesforce, or similar)
• Experience supporting supplier onboarding programs, sourcing events, or vendor performance frameworks
• Working knowledge of commercial contracts, including MSAs, pricing exhibits, SLAs, and volume commitments
• Exposure to inventory management, warehousing, 3PL coordination, or logistics operations
• Experience within solar, electrical equipment, construction materials, or distributed energy supply chains highly preferred
• Interest in advancing into Strategic Sourcing, Procurement Management, or Supplier Strategy leadership
• Strong interpersonal skills and a relationship-driven approach to supplier engagement 

The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.

*This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.

hqca-recruiting@qcells.com