Purchasing Manager - Direct & Indirect

Enphase Energy is a global energy technology company and leading provider of solar, battery, and electric vehicle charging products. Founded in 2006, Enphase transformed the solar industry with our revolutionary microinverter technology, which turns sunlight into a safe, reliable, resilient, and scalable source of energy to power our lives. Today, the Enphase Energy System helps people make, use, save, and sell their own power. Enphase is also one of the fastest growing and innovative clean energy companies in the world, with approximately 68 million products installed across more than 145 countries.

We are building teams that are designing, developing, and manufacturing next-generation energy technologies and our work environment is fast-paced, fun and full of exciting new projects.

If you are passionate about advancing a more sustainable future, this is the perfect time to join Enphase!

About the role:

The Manager/Associate Manager - Indirect Purchasing is responsible for overseeing the procurement of all indirect goods and services required by the organization. This role involves developing and implementing strategic sourcing plans, negotiating contracts, and managing supplier relationships to ensure cost-effective and efficient procurement processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Expected to manage both Direct & Indirect Purchasing team.

Direct Purchasing:

• Ensure FG PO’s are released as per the planning team inputs with proper approvals in place.
• Ensure BPA’s are available for all SKU’s with right cost.
• Collaborate with finance team to align on the monthly purchase variance reconciliations.
• Ensure ASN’s received without errors by following the standard procedures.
• Proactively review shortage analysis reports and mitigate shortage to avoid lines down by collaborating with respective Global Commodity Managers.
• Monitor all consigned parts availability and ensure sufficient PO’s are placed as per the alignment with planning team.

Indirect Purchasing:

• Indirect Strategic Sourcing: Develop and execute sourcing strategies for indirect categories such as IT, marketing, facilities, and professional services.
• Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and manage relationships with suppliers to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and reliability.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate long-term and blanket contracts with suppliers, ensuring favourable terms and conditions.
• Cost Management: Analyse current spend, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement measures to reduce procurement costs.

Team & People Management:

• Process Improvement: Continuously improve procurement processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand their requirements and ensure alignment with procurement strategies.
• Compliance: Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure weekly & Month reports are getting published as per the SLA without errors.
• Set Actionable & measurable Quarterly goals for the team and have a weekly review with the team to meet team goals.
• Develop Purchasing team scorecard and measure individual team performance.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. A Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CPSM, CPM) is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 10+ years of experience in procurement, with a focus on indirect purchasing.
• Skills: Strong negotiation, analytical, and leadership skills. Proficiency in procurement software and tools.

Desired Attributes:

• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify issues and develop innovative solutions.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to perform effectively and independently in a virtual environment.
• Ability to effectively manage job responsibilities with minimal supervision