Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global 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 position will support all business at Fluence with IT requirements. A summary of those activities can include but not limited to:
• Managing IT Supplier change process through establishing formal transition processes, and developing the creation of an exit strategy, and drive stakeholder adoption of IT any and all IT projects as applicable
• Source, select and create supplier reviews of supplier proposals before final negotiations, and provide negotiation suggestions that will help drive the creation and capturing of data to drive metrics and analysis
• Help engage IT stakeholders annually to develop subcategory sourcing plans, gather and communicate market intelligence, and capture all internal data to drive strategy
• Manage IT Supplier Management • Establish IT Supplier governance by building process and role authority to help drive policy and process recognition; drive consistent implementation and enforcement of processes
• Manage all IT needs through proactive engagement with stakeholders for identified IT suppliers and communicate regularly with the business on their needs
• Manage IT Supplier Performance by tracking performance and commitments for IT contracts; will need to review selected IT supplier performance, and evaluate suppliers beyond operational measures to improved supplier performance through formal improvement plans.
• Provide IT Financial Visibility using Coupa reporting or other financial systems
• Provide supplier market trends to provide insight for negotiations
• Communicate value proposition by providing verbal evidence of the value delivered per request
• Manage supplier spend data by helping to track IT spend at the category and subcategory level (HW / SW / Service contractors), and help analyze and report on the IT spend Data to help implement automated methods of tracking IT supplier spend data
• Manage self-service IT e-catalogs which will help adapt the IT Acquisition process on a cost-speed-risk basis.
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.
Unleash Voices
We believe every voice matters. We encourage openness, active listening, and decisive action to create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our success. We foster an environment where diverse perspectives are heard and valued, driving innovation and progress.
Customer Fluent
Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to delivering exceptional value that exceeds expectations by understanding our customers' needs and adapting swiftly to meet them. Our deep focus on customer satisfaction drives us to continuously improve and innovate.
Infinite Impact
We are committed to creating the impossible. We push boundaries to deliver sustainable, game-changing solutions that shape a brighter, more energy-efficient future for all. Our team is passionate about making a lasting impact that will resonate for generations to come.
All In
We are all in for growth. Our teams are relentlessly focused on identifying and seizing opportunities that propel us forward. We embrace an ownership mindset, pushing ourselves and each other to accelerate progress and create lasting success.