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Global Supply Manager, Battery

San Jose, CA · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$140k-$220kDetected 6 days ago
Supply ChainProcess ImprovementRoboticsLeadershipCollaboration

About the role

  • - Develop and execute sourcing strategies for battery cells (pouch, cylindrical, prismatic) and pack-level components, including structural, thermal, and electromechanical subassemblies.
  • - Work with a cross-functional team to identify, qualify, and onboard cell and pack suppliers

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies for battery cells (pouch, cylindrical, prismatic) and pack-level components, including structural, thermal, and electromechanical subassemblies.
  • Lead RFX, cost modeling, and supplier negotiations across global regions, covering all commercial aspects of the supply chain.
  • Drive supplier footprint decisions aligned with cost, capacity, and geopolitical risk
  • Own should-cost models for cells and packs, driving costs down through design collaboration, process optimization, and commercial negotiations.
  • Support NPI from early design through mass production, managing prototypes for test assembly, functionality, and performance validation.
  • Partner with engineering teams to influence DFX and reduce cost and lead time at both the cell and pack level.
  • Source and manage prototype, pilot, and production suppliers while meeting aggressive timelines.
  • Own supplier performance across quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness.
  • Lead capacity planning, dual-sourcing, and risk mitigation for long-lead and critical battery components.

Requirements

  • Required Qualifcations:
  • 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.
  • Bonus Qualifications:
  • The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $140,000 - $220,000 annually.
  • The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.

Nice to have

  • 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.
  • This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.

Skills

  • The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Compensation

  • The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $140,000 - $220,000 annually.

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