Job Title

Technical Sourcing Manager – BESS Hardware (m/f/d)

Location

Permanent employee, Full-time · München, Berlin, Remote

Company

STABL Energy

Role Overview

At STABL Energy, we’re building the next generation of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) using sustainable battery technology. We are looking for a Technical Sourcing Manager – BESS Hardware (m/f/d) who combines technical understanding with strategic procurement expertise to optimize product cost, manufacturability, and supplier performance. You will own sourcing and supplier development for hardware categories including electronics, wire harnesses, sheet metal, machined components, thermal systems, and electromechanical assemblies. You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Quality to influence design decisions early, drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA), and build a resilient supplier network to support growth.

Your mission

Lead DFM/DFA and value-engineering activities with Engineering teams.
Review drawings, specifications, CAD data, and BOMs to identify cost reduction and manufacturability opportunities.
Challenge technical solutions from cost, quality, and scalability perspectives.
Support target costing and cost breakdown analyses throughout the product lifecycle.
Own sourcing strategies for assigned hardware commodities.
Identify, qualify, and develop suppliers across Europe and globally.
Lead RFQs and supplier selection processes.
Support NPI (New Product Introduction) and industrialization activities.
Ensure suppliers can meet volume, quality, and delivery requirements.
Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions with Quality and Engineering teams.

Your profile

Must-Have:

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
5+ years of experience in technical sourcing, strategic procurement, commodity management, supplier development, or cost engineering.
Experience applying DFM and/or DFA principles in manufacturing.
Ability to read and understand technical drawings, BOMs, and specifications.
Experience sourcing electromechanical components, PCBAs/electronics, wire harnesses, sheet metal, machined components, fabrications, and/or thermal management components.
Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
Fluent English.

Nice-to-Have:

Experience in power electronics, energy storage, e-mobility, industrial equipment, automation, or automotive.
Experience with low-volume/high-mix manufacturing.
Knowledge of cost modeling and value engineering.
German language skills.

Travel: at least 25%

Why STABL Energy?

STABL Energy is an innovative energy storage start-up recognized with awards, funded by leading VCs in Europe. We offer an agile culture, ownership, flexible work arrangements, and comprehensive benefits.

Ready to innovate, impact, and inspire? Apply now. We encourage applicants even if not meeting 100% of requirements.