Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC)is a integral market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets, we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com.

Job Description

This role will own the end-to-end execution of material flow from Purchase Order creation through supplier delivery, manufacturing, project fulfillment, and aftermarket support.

The successful candidate will be accountable for ensuring material availability, maintaining strong supplier and contract manufacturer relationships, driving on-time delivery, and supporting manufacturing, planning, engineering, logistics, finance, and service teams. The role requires a leader who takes ownership, drives accountability, removes bottlenecks, and consistently delivers business commitments on time.

This position will manage both project procurement and spare parts procurement functions while leading a team focused on operational excellence, execution, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead end-to-end material execution, ensuring availability to support production schedules, project milestones, and customer commitments.
- Monitor supplier, contract manufacturer, and logistics performance; address shortages, delays, capacity constraints, and other supply risks.
- Build strong supplier relationships and lead performance reviews, corrective actions, delivery escalations, and recovery plans.
- Coordinate with Procurement, Planning, Manufacturing,



Engineering, Quality, Logistics, Finance, Project, and Service teams to align supply plans with business requirements.
- Support engineering change orders, new product introductions, and supplier transitions.
- Lead spare parts procurement and operations supporting global service and aftermarket requirements.
- Partner with Service, Planning, Warehousing, and Logistics teams to improve spare parts availability, forecasting, inventory health, and fulfillment.
- Lead and develop teams supporting procurement operations, supply chain operations, spare parts procurement, and analytics.
- Establish clear goals, performance metrics, priorities, and accountability; coach team members and delegate responsibilities effectively.
- Develop reports and dashboards to monitor material availability, on-time delivery, supplier performance, inventory health, and team productivity.
- Drive process standardization, automation, data accuracy, and ERP and supply chain system improvements.
- Communicate supply risks, operational status, and recovery plans to regional and global stakeholders, escalating critical issues with actionable recommendations.

Required Qualifications and Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
- At least eight years of experience in supply chain, procurement,



planning, manufacturing operations, or program management.
- At least five years of experience managing teams and driving operational performance.
- Demonstrated experience managing suppliers, contract manufacturers, and global supply chains.
- Strong knowledge of procurement, material requirements planning (MRP), supply planning, inventory management, logistics, and manufacturing operations.
- Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent platforms.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience using reporting and visualization tools such as Microsoft Power BI.
- Strong communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects, resolve operational bottlenecks, and deliver results through cross-functional collaboration.

Additional Skills

- Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or Business Administration.
- Experience in manufacturing, energy storage, renewable energy, electronics, or industrial sectors.
- Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, APICS methodologies, or related supply chain practices.
- Experience leading process improvement, automation, or operational transformation initiatives.
- Experience balancing project procurement, manufacturing requirements, and spare parts operations.

Our Culture

At Fluence, our culture is the foundation that drives our ambitious growth strategy and fuels our mission to transform the future of energy. Our core cultural pillars empower us to innovate, collaborate, and lead with purpose, ensuring we continue to deliver unparalleled value to our customers and the world.

Unleas

📌 Procurement Manager (Santiago)
🏢 Fluence
📍 Santiago