Lead Global Supply Manager, Battery Cell Materials and Rare Earths
$137,800–$172,200 year
On-siteIrvine, California, United States
Job Summary
Develop and manage forecasts for critical raw materials, battery components, and recycled inputs to ensure operational readiness and material availability. Analyze lead times, logistics, quality assurance processes, and customs clearance across diverse international jurisdictions. Build cost models, indexation views, and scenario analyses to support sourcing recommendations and negotiations. Monitor global market dynamics, policy changes, and regulatory impacts on supply strategies. Identify and mitigate supply chain risks including geopolitical instability, price volatility, and ESG concerns while implementing due diligence and traceability processes. Report to the Director of Global Supply Management, Cell Materials, in Irvine, California.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Material Science, Economics, Engineering or related field
- Minimum 7+ years in an operational capacity within strategic sourcing, commodity management, or supply chain roles within complex global industries
- Essential operational or commercial experience in one or more relevant sectors: Mining/Metals, Commodity Trading, Battery Manufacturing, EV Industry, Chemical Processing, or Metals/Materials Recycling
- Exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to facilitate productive conversations and gain buy-in with a clear vision
- Proven ability to resolve complex problems involving multiple variables and stakeholders; implements comprehensive risk mitigation
- Acts instinctively to manage and prioritize complex workloads with little manager input; serves as a cross-functional advisor
- This position is based onsite in Irvine, California
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