Chris Burton
Commodity Manager Renewables, Energy @ Nextracker Inc.
About
I am a Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Leader with over 20 years of experience managing complex global supply chains across automotive, industrial, and renewable energy sectors. Throughout my career, I have led sourcing strategies across more than $650M in annual spend, consistently delivering multimillion-dollar cost reductions while improving supplier performance, reducing risk, and strengthening supply continuity. My expertise includes: • Global sourcing and supplier strategy • Steel and metals procurement • Contract negotiation and cost optimization • ESG-aligned sourcing initiatives • Cross-functional leadership across operations, engineering, and finance I have built and scaled supply bases, negotiated large-scale supplier agreements, and led teams responsible for high-impact procurement decisions in fast-paced environments. I am particularly interested in remote leadership opportunities where I can help organizations improve margins, build resilient supply networks, and drive strategic procurement transformation.
United States
Alvaton
Renewables & Environment
Manufacturing Operations, Raw Materials, Spreadsheets, Logistics Management, Supply Management, Expediting, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Analytical Skills, Purchasing, Team Leadership, Supplier Relationship Management, Strategic Thinking, Market Analysis, Request for Proposal (RFP), Purchase Orders, Problem Solving, Organization Skills, Communication, Trend Analysis, Teamwork
Experience
Commodity Manager Renewables, Energy
Nextracker Inc.
United States
• Built and scaled U.S. steel supply base to support rapid growth in the renewable energy sector • Optimized total landed cost strategy, improving supplier competitiveness and overall margin performance • Established ESG-aligned sourcing strategy, prioritizing sustainable supply chain partnerships • Implemented procurement KPIs (quality, delivery, DOS), improving supplier accountability and consistency • Led supplier capacity planning across a national footprint to align with demand and contractual commitments • Negotiated and executed commercial agreements supporting long-term supply continuity • Delivered cost reductions through supplier collaboration and VA/VE initiatives
Commodity Manager
Metalsa
Kentucky, United States
• Led team of 5 buyers managing $650M+ global steel spend across domestic and international suppliers • Delivered $2M+ in annual cost savings through strategic negotiations and sourcing initiatives • Executed $15M supplier partnership, reducing capital expenditures and improving supply reliability • Managed $450M in flat-rolled steel contracts, optimizing pricing structures and mitigating risk • Established sourcing governance model to improve supplier selection and performance management • Drove cross-functional alignment across engineering, finance, and operations
Purchasing Manager
Magna International
Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Achieved $2.8M in cost savings through strategic sourcing of metal stamping components • Delivered $479K in savings through commodity pricing strategy and market timing • Localized indirect spend, generating $1M+ in savings and improving supplier responsiveness • Improved audit performance (TS16949) through procurement contingency planning
Value Stream Manager
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC
Bowling Green, KY
• Increased production efficiency by 12% through takt time optimization • Reduced scrap by 4%, improving cost performance and quality outcomes • Led cross-functional initiatives to improve plant-wide operational performance • Awarded “Most Improved Division” for productivity gains
Plant Operations / Materials Manager
Miniature Precision Components
Morrison, TN
• Negotiated $700K in savings through material distribution strategy redesign • Reduced polyethylene costs by $150K through supplier benchmarking and negotiation • Implemented process improvements generating $325K in annual savings
Production / Materials Manager
Kasai North America, Inc
Manchester, TN
Aviation Weapons Specialist
US Navy
US Navy
Education
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Colorado Technical University
General Studies
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