Supply Chain Manager

Supply Chain Manager Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Work Arrangement: Hybrid (minimum 3 days per week in office) Company: Blue Sky Utility/NofarUSA Position Summary Blue Sky Utility/Nofar USA is seeking a highly capable and proactive Supply Chain Manager to lead procurement, logistics, vendor management, and material planning across our growing portfolio of solar and energy storage projects. This role is critical to ensuring that equipment, materials, and services are sourced strategically, delivered on time, and managed cost‑effectively to support project execution nationwide. The ideal candidate is hands‑on, commercially sharp, operationally disciplined, and experienced in managing complex supply chains within the power generation industry, including solar and BESS. Key Responsibilities Lead sourcing and procurement of major equipment including solar modules, inverters, transformers, BESS equipment, trackers, racking, and balance‑of‑plant materials. Lead selection and contract negotiation with EPC contractors responsible for delivering turn‑key projects. Negotiate pricing, contracts, delivery schedules, warranties, and commercial terms with vendors and suppliers. Build and maintain preferred vendor relationships to support long‑term growth. Identify alternate suppliers and contingency strategies to reduce risk. Monitor and implement market conditions, tariffs, pricing trends, and supply constraints impacting solar and storage sectors, ensuring we meet regulatory requirements. Oversee transportation, warehousing, and delivery schedules for domestic and international shipments. Coordinate material flow to multiple project sites across various states. Track inventory levels, shortages, overages, and critical path items. Implement systems for receiving, storage, and field material controls. Partner closely with Engineering, Project Delivery, Construction, Finance, and Development teams to align procurement with project schedules. Support project budgets through cost forecasting and purchasing discipline. Participate in project kickoff and execution meetings to identify material needs and schedule risks. Ensure purchase orders and vendor commitments align with project milestones. Manage supplier scorecards, KPIs, and service levels. Resolve delivery delays, quality concerns, claims, shortages, and commercial disputes. Develop mitigation plans for supply disruptions and long‑lead equipment. Establish scalable procurement and supply chain processes as the company grows. Improve reporting, spend visibility, forecasting, and internal controls. Utilize ERP, procurement, and project management systems to drive efficiency. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. 7+ years of supply chain, procurement, or sourcing leadership experience. Experience supporting power generation companies. Strong contract negotiation, analytical, and vendor management skills. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced growth environment. Strong Excel and reporting skills. Willingness to work hybrid in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Familiarity with main energy system components such as transformers, switchgear, inverters, modules, trackers, and major electrical equipment. Experience with import logistics, tariffs, and international sourcing. What Success Looks Like Successfully optimizing project costs, timetable, and compliance. Critical materials arrive on time and within budget. Vendor relationships are strong and commercially advantageous. Projects experience fewer delays tied to supply chain issues. Procurement processes scale with company growth. Leadership has clear visibility into spend, risks, and timelines. This is a hybrid Florida‑based role requiring regular in‑office presence in Fort Lauderdale to collaborate with leadership and cross‑functional teams. Remote‑only candidates will not be considered. Benefits Competitive Pay: Base salary range $80,000–90,000. Health, dental, and vision insurance. Short‑term disability, life insurance. 401(k) with a generous 6% company match, available starting your first day. #J-18808-Ljbffr