Commodity/Snr Commodity Specialist - NPI

Description

3 days a week

About The Role

What You Will Be Doing

• Serve as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for sourcing activities related to assigned NPI projects
• Ensure sourcing deliverables such as Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Service (QDC&S) are met for all assigned programs
• Actively contribute to NPI project planning and timeline alignment
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to ensure sourcing processes and project milestones are followed
• Manage product cost at the Bill of Materials (BOM) level across all commodities for assigned NPI projects
• Mitigate sourcing risks including End-of-Life (EOL), Not Recommended for New Design (NRND), globalization, and single-source dependencies
• Support NPI sourcing needs for both mechanical and electronic components
• Perform capacity planning and reduce single-source risks during the early NPI phase
• Represent Enphase’s sourcing interests in supplier discussions and develop partnerships aligned with our investment plans
• Work with internal technical experts to identify and select candidate suppliers based on commodity strategies
• Lead commercial activities including RFI/RFQ processes and cost negotiations
• Perform commodity management functions in coordination with engineering and other departments for NPI programs
• Collaborate with global commodity managers and experts to drive sourcing decisions based on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
• Stay updated on market pricing trends and evaluate competitive dynamics in the supply landscape
• Define key cost drivers, establish should-cost models, and work with engineering teams on design-to-cost targets
• Act as the escalation point for any delivery, quality, or supplier issues related to assigned commodities
• Coordinate with global commodity teams to define and implement sourcing strategies throughout the NPI lifecycle
• Proactively identify sourcing risks and develop mitigation plans from concept through product launch
• Contribute to supplier scorecards and business reviews by identifying improvement opportunities and tracking corrective actions
• Align supplier technology roadmaps with Enphase’s future requirements through ongoing market and trend analysis
• Foster innovation by developing suppliers capable of delivering new technologies aligned with Enphase product roadmaps
• Act as a trusted advisor to internal product and development teams to guide strategic supplier decisions
  

Who You Are And What You Bring

• Minimum of a BE degree (preferably in Engineering); ME or MBA is a plus
• At least 1 year of experience in NPI, global commodity management, manufacturing, or a related field
• Hands-on experience with assigned commodities (mechanical or electronics) is preferred
• Strong technical and commercial understanding of cost drivers and sourcing strategies
• Proven ability to manage and close cross-functional projects successfully
• Excellent leadership, collaboration, and stakeholder influencing skills
• Self-motivated, positive, and proactive with a strong “can-do” attitude
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced, and innovation-driven environment