[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Bloom Energy jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bloom-energy/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Bloom Energy · San Jose, California # Senior Purchasing Manager San Jose, California Manager or lead $155,800.00 - $224,200.00 Supply Chain & Logistics Listed on Bloom Energy’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Bloom Energy’s careers site →](https://bloomenergy.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/BloomEnergyCareers/job/San-Jose-California/Senior-Purchasing-Manager_JR-24024) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Bloom Energy](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bloom-energy/) / Senior Purchasing Manager ## Job description Senior Purchasing Manager ### Job Summary The Purchase Manager is responsible for leading strategic sourcing and procurement activities, ensuring uninterrupted supply of direct materials while achieving world-class performance in quality, delivery, sustainability, and supplier innovation. The role partners closely with Engineering, Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, and Finance to support new product introductions (NPI), production ramp-ups, and global business growth. ### Key Responsibilities Ensure uninterrupted supply of production materials to meet manufacturing schedules. Review and approve purchase requisitions and purchase orders. Manage long-lead and critical commodities. Resolve material shortages, supplier escalations, and logistics issues. Optimize inventory while maintaining production continuity. Partner with Engineering during New Product Introduction (NPI) to source new technologies and components. Work with Manufacturing and Planning to support production ramp-ups. Coordinate with Supplier Quality to resolve quality issues and improve supplier capability. Support Operations in achieving production, quality, and delivery goals. Develop supply continuity plans for critical components. Monitor geopolitical, commodity, and logistics risks. Establish dual sourcing and business continuity plans. Ensure compliance with ESG, environmental, ethical sourcing, and trade regulations. Manage and mentor procurement professionals. Establish procurement KPIs and drive continuous improvement. Promote Lean, Six Sigma, and digital procurement initiatives. ### Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or Supply Chain Management. MBA in Operations or Supply Chain preferred. Able to travel up to 20% Professional certifications (CPSM, CIPS, APICS/ASCM) are desirable. ### Experience 6 –12 years of procurement experience in energy systems, electrical equipment, automotive, industrial equipment, or high-tech manufacturing. Experience managing global suppliers and cross-functional sourcing projects. Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle or similar. People management experience. ### Technical Competencies Strategic Sourcing Global Supplier Development Commodity Management Contract Negotiation Cost Analysis & Should-Costing Value Engineering / Value Analysis Supply Risk Management Inventory Optimization Production Planning Support New Product Introduction (NPI) Supplier Quality Systems Procurement Analytics ERP & eProcurement Systems Leadership Competencies Strategic Thinking Business Acumen Negotiation & Influencing Stakeholder Management Team Leadership Change Management Problem Solving Data-Driven Decision Making Contract Compliance New Supplier Qualification Cycle Time Production Line Stoppages Due to Material Shortages Supplier Risk Mitigation Effectiveness NPI Material Readiness Achievement Salary Ranges: $155,800.00 - $224,200.00 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: San Jose, California - Pay: $155,800.00 - $224,200.00[Apply on Bloom Energy’s careers site →](https://bloomenergy.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/BloomEnergyCareers/job/San-Jose-California/Senior-Purchasing-Manager_JR-24024) ## More jobs at Bloom Energy ### [2027 Summer Internship - Bloom Energy](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bloom-energy/jobs/f93e44affd290d3370e9/) San Jose, California ### [Account Executive](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bloom-energy/jobs/d533f83710d5419a379e/) San Jose, California ### [Associate, Structured Finance](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bloom-energy/jobs/7ffd1732dbd6476557ca/) San Jose, California ### [Construction Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bloom-energy/jobs/a848607f559f544979f8/) San Jose, California ### [Control Center Operations Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bloom-energy/jobs/aab5b9bb22f200813e8e/) San Jose, California ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Purchasing Agent - MRO](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/albertsons/jobs/894957d5c62697c866b3/) Albertsons · Tempe, AZ, United States ### [Purchasing Coordinator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/comfort-systems-usa/jobs/33b7256f65fca86bede4/) Comfort Systems USA · Richmond, VA ### [Purchasing & Material Administration Analyst - E2](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/b678a1005a2b2d0c2d50/) Lockheed Martin · Grand Prairie, TX ### [Purchasing & Material Administration Analyst Asc - E1](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/df32d23d5a5ae31c47e1/) Lockheed Martin · Orlando, FL ### [Supply Chain Associate (Inventory & Purchasing)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cardinal-health/jobs/99cbe7c2814872dee55d/) Cardinal Health · El Paso, TX OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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