Senior Manager - Strategic Sourcing

Sr. Manager – Strategic Sourcing

We are seeking a hands-on and highly experienced Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager to build and lead a sourcing team dedicated to developing and managing a world-class supply base for materials and production equipment supporting PV eBOS (Electrical Balance of System) manufacturing. This role will oversee the sourcing of critical materials and components for overmolded harnesses, metal fabrications, and welded assemblies, while driving multi-sourcing strategies for high-impact components and materials. In addition, the position will partner closely with strategic suppliers to secure custom production tooling and equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supplier development, category strategy, cost modeling, and contract negotiation within an advanced manufacturing environment.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

Strategic Supplier Development : Identify, evaluate, and develop key suppliers for PV eBOS materials and custom production equipment.

Drive supplier capability assessments for metal fabrication, welding, harness assembly, and overmold technologies.

Implement robust qualification and onboarding processes to ensure technical, quality, and capacity requirements.

Category Management : Own sourcing strategy for materials and equipment categories related to eBOS manufacturing.

Lead should-cost analysis and benchmarking to drive competitive advantage.

Align sourcing plans with engineering, manufacturing, and operations stakeholders.

Negotiation & Contracting : Lead negotiations for pricing, terms, and long-term agreements.

Mitigate risks through commercial agreements, including intellectual property protection, tooling ownership, and service-level expectations.

Cross-functional Leadership : Collaborate closely with engineering, quality, and operations to define technical requirements and supplier specifications.

Serve as sourcing lead in NPI (New Product Introduction) and production ramp-up projects.

Continuous Improvement & Risk Management : Identify opportunities for cost reduction, lead time improvement, and quality enhancements.

Develop and maintain supplier scorecards and performance improvement plans.

Monitor supply chain risk and implement mitigation strategies (e.g., dual sourcing, regional diversification).

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Chemical, Materials, Industrial), Supply Chain, Business, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, supplier development, or procurement in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven expertise in metal fabrication, welding, harness assemblies, and overmolding processes.
• Experience sourcing custom production equipment / tooling for high-volume manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience with global materials and equipment suppliers, including in low-cost regions.
• Familiarity with quality systems (e.g., ISO 9001), PPAP, APQP, or similar processes.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications.
• Managed and led a sourcing team
• Excellent project management and cross-functional communication skills.

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS :

Travel Requirements :

Company Overview :

Empowering Progress : Premier PV leads in eBOS manufacturing, prioritizing innovation and quality. Committed to transparent practices, we deliver cutting-edge solutions that exceed client expectations, shaping a sustainable future in the energy industry.

Headquartered in Crossett, AR, our products are proudly manufactured in the heart of the South, including combiner boxes, splice boxes, harness solutions, and load break disconnects. All are delivered in sustainable packaging that eliminates waste, reduces breakage, and promotes reusability.

Our experienced leadership team believes in delivering solutions that redefine eBOS and is committed to providing the highest level of quality and craftmanship.

Benefits :

EEO Statement :

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration

for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status,

protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency Statement :

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.