Supply Chain Sourcing Manager - Control Panels & Automation Systems
ON.energy
| Company | ON.energy |
| Category | Procurement |
| Location | Houston |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Manager |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Last verified | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
ON.energy is building the power infrastructure that makes the AI era possible. As AI demand surges past what the grid and traditional data centers can support, ON.energy provides a new class of power technology proven at gigawatt scale and trusted by the world’s leading cloud and AI companies. Our systems are already deployed across 2.5 GW of hyper-scale campuses, validated by top U.S. national labs, and certified for grid-safe operation by major utilities. With real products in the field, we’re scaling faster than the grid can, transforming power from a bottleneck into a competitive advantage for the companies building the future. Prefer EST or CST work location (Remote)
Supply Chain Sourcing Manager – Control Panels & Automation Systems
The Supply Chain Sourcing Manager – Control Panels & Automation Systems is responsible for planning, sourcing, purchasing, logistics, and supplier management across industrial control panels, automation hardware, electrical enclosures, communications equipment, and associated balance-of-system components. This role focuses on ensuring the timely, cost-effective, and high-quality delivery of control system hardware that enables ON.energy's power infrastructure deployments.
The role partners closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Finance, and Quality to align supply chain strategy with business objectives and support safe, reliable, and scalable deployments.
Category-Specific Responsibilities – Control Panels & Automation Systems
Source and Manage Procurement of Control Panel Systems
Lead sourcing and procurement activities for:
UL 508A industrial control panels
Custom panel assemblies and fabricated enclosures
PLCs and automation controllers
Remote Terminal Units (RTUs)
Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
Protection relays and control relays
Industrial Ethernet switches and communications equipment
Industrial computers and edge devices
Sensors, instrumentation, and field devices
Wiring, terminal blocks, power supplies, and panel accessories
Develop and manage relationships with:
Control panel fabricators and contract manufacturers
Automation and controls OEMs
Electrical distributors and channel partners
Communications and networking equipment suppliers
Partner with Engineering on Technical Requirements
Support sourcing and supplier selection for equipment including:
PLC and automation platforms
Industrial networking infrastructure
SCADA and remote monitoring systems
Protection and control systems
UL, NEC, utility, and customer compliance requirements
Product lifecycle management and obsolescence planning
Contract Negotiation and Commercial Management
Negotiate supply agreements covering pricing, lead times, warranties, inventory programs, and service support.
Establish strategic relationships with key panel fabricators and automation suppliers.
Secure manufacturing capacity and production slots for critical projects.
Manage commercial risks, escalation clauses, and supplier performance commitments.
Develop framework agreements to support rapid scaling and repeatable deployments.
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for control panels, automation equipment, and electrical components.
Lead supplier qualification, RFQs, RFPs, negotiations, and contracting activities.
Drive cost optimization through design standardization, volume aggregation, and total cost of ownership analysis.
Support new product introductions and manufacturing scale-up initiatives.
Evaluate alternative suppliers and sourcing strategies to improve resiliency and reduce lead-time risk.
Supplier Relationship Management
Build and maintain strategic relationships with panel fabricator