Company Introduction:

GAF Energy is transforming the solar and roofing industries to generate energy from every roof. A Standard Industries company, GAF Energy works with North America's largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, GAF, to offer homeowners elegant, roof-integrated solar options through a national network of roofing partners. The company's leading product, Timberline Solar™, incorporates the world's first nailable solar shingle to create an attractive, durable, and reliable solar roof. GAF Energy's products have received numerous awards and honors, including the Fast Company 2022 World Changing Ideas Award, the CES Best of Innovation Award, named The Best Solar Shingle by CNET, and an NAHB Best of IBS Award. GAF Energy develops and assembles its products in the United States at its facilities in California and Texas.

Job Summary:

What part will you play?

• GAF Energy is seeking a Senior Manager - Solar Cell Strategic Sourcing.
• This position will develop and execute sourcing strategy for solar cells, develop a long term supply base for cells, define and implement cost reduction and risk mitigation programs to meet our annual objectives.
• The Senior Manager, Solar Cell Strategic Sourcing will lead the cross functional team that includes R&D, NPI, Manufacturing, and Procurement to identify and qualify global solar cell suppliers, according to GAF Energy quality standards, onboarding the supplier and ensuring supply continuity for GAF Energy.
• This position will formulate and implement the solar cell sourcing roadmap in alignment with GAF Energy's Timberline solar shingle product development roadmap.
• This position will serve as GAF Energy's in-house expert with deep knowledge of solar cell technology trends, global key players' latest product developments and capacity, advising and supporting internal stakeholders.

What will you do?

• Develop, drive and implement solar cell sourcing strategies, including Domestic Content opportunities.
• Actively monitor and adjust strategy in response to evolving policy declarations including tariffs, AD/CVD investigations, and UFLPA compliance.
• Lead vendor selection, contract negotiations, qualification and on-boarding.
• Maintain vendor relationships, communicating business needs and changes, and lead vendor quarterly business reviews.
• Analyze and communicate industry trends, changes, developments to internal stakeholders, including executive leadership.
• Own cost reduction roadmap for solar cells, delivering annual operating plan.

What do we require from you?

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or similar field.
• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in vendor management or procurement/supply chain
• Experience with sourcing and manufacturing of Solar Cells and PV modules.
• Ability to travel up to 30% both domestic and international
• Understanding of logistics, shipping, and Incoterm implications on solar cell sourcing.
• Experience working with suppliers based in Asia or familiarity with supply chains in Asian markets is preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external teams verbally, in writing, and via presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to persuade others in sensitive, complex situations while preserving relationships.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and efficient with impeccable attention to detail, a process-oriented mindset, and excellent time management skills.

Benefits:
1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee's primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.