Global Supply Manager, Battery
$140,000–$220,000 year
On-siteSan Jose, California, United States
Job Summary
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for battery cells and pack-level components, leading RFX, cost modeling, and global supplier negotiations. Own should-cost models, drive design collaboration for process optimization, and define tooling strategies with suppliers. Support NPI from early design through mass production, managing prototypes and influencing DFX to reduce cost and lead time. Lead capacity planning, dual-sourcing, and risk mitigation for critical battery components while resolving supply disruptions. Act as the supply chain owner for battery cell and pack systems, communicating tradeoffs to technical and executive teams. Operate with urgency and accountability in a fast-moving environment, requiring approximately 25% international and domestic travel.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
- Experience with batteries at both the pack level and cell level (pouch, cylindrical, prismatic)
- 5+ years of experience in supply chain development, or sourcing management
- Strong understanding of NPI support and scaling production in hardware-focused companies, through mass production
- Skilled at establishing strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Able and willing to travel internationally and domestically approximately 25% of the time
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in robotics, EV, automotive, or high-volume electromechanical/battery products
- Engineering degree
- Previous work at a startup or on a very lean team
- Comfortable working directly with drawings, BOMs, and cost breakdowns
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