Sourcing Commodity Leader bei Stored Energy Systems (SENS)

Who We Are

Stored Energy Systems (SENS) is an award-winning manufacturer of premium quality power conversion products located in Longmont, CO. In business for over 50 years, SENS is the market leader with a proven track record of providing highly reliable battery chargers, DC power systems, and related products to industrial markets. For more information on our company please see our web site at www.sens-usa.com. 

Summary

The Sourcing Commodity Leader is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that support the company’s operational and financial goals. This role leads supplier selection, contract negotiations, cost reduction initiatives, and risk management efforts across direct and indirect categories. The Sourcing Leader collaborates cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and finance to ensure supplier performance, innovation, and alignment with business objectives. 

Responsibilities 

• Actively utilize Supply Chain Management intelligence to identify and drive cost reduction initiatives, benchmarks and analyses based on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) principle in every activity. Follow material market costs, trends and tools for continues improvement in local material category strategy. 
• Participation in new product development initiatives ensuring appropriate suppliers selection, expected total costs as well as high quality and profitable growth objectives. well as high quality and profitable growth objectives. 
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through value engineering, alternative sourcing, and process improvements. 
• Monitor and manage supply chain risks, including geopolitical, financial, and operational risks. 
• Negotiate best prices, terms and contractual agreements consistent with the Company's established quality standards and business requirements.  
• Initiate and lead supplier qualification processes, evaluations and appropriate quality development.  

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field 
• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management. 
• Strong negotiation skills and experience managing global supplier relationships. 
• Proficiency in sourcing tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, SyteLine). 
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• CPSM, CSCP, or similar supply chain certification. 
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment. 
• Knowledge of cost modeling, should-cost analysis, and total cost of ownership (TCO) principles. 

Location: This position is located on-site in Longmont, CO.

Base Compensation: $100,000 – 115,000 is the projected range of annual base salary for this role depending on the candidate’s overall qualifications and experience. 

Closing Date: November 30^th. While we expect to keep the position open through this date, the posting may be extended or closed early based on applicant volume and hiring needs.

We offer an exciting and competitive total compensation package designed to inspire! This includes generous paid time off, holidays, as well as comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, life insurance, and an outstanding 401k matching program where employees are instantly vested.

At SENS, our culture is rooted in a set of core values that reflect who we are and how we work. In a recent 2025 poll, our employees identified the values that best define us: “Innovative”, “Respectful”, “Inviting”, “Flexible”, “Collaborative”, and “Growth Driven”. Our team describes us as a dynamic, forward-thinking company where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. 

At SENS, we pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer, fully dedicated to fostering inclusion and diversity. We welcome all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We hope you're interested in making a difference with us. Even if you don't feel that you meet every requirement listed in this job description, we still encourage you to apply.