Additional responsibilities may include: DER strategic partnership & guidance: Act as the strategic advisor to DER leadership and project teams, translating business goals into executed supply chain strategies; providing knowledge and options on commodity volatility, lead-time fluctuations, and technology obsolescence; and navigating policy and regulatory requirements (e.g., IRA, domestic content, trade tariffs) to maintain competitiveness and compliance. Identify, build and manage key partnerships with suppliers: Negotiate with external vendors to develop a supply chain that provides the best quality, price and availability of goods, raw materials, equipment, supplies, and services immediately and into the future.