Global Supply Manager, Battery

Responsibilities

Global Sourcing & Supplier Strategy

• 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

• 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

• Market Intelligence: Stay ahead of industry trends from raw material to technology roadmap and competitive intelligence

Cost, Tooling & Scalability

• Own should-cost models for cells and packs, driving costs down through design collaboration, process optimization, and commercial negotiations.

• Define tooling strategies, capacity investments, and ramp plans with suppliers.

• Balance prototype speed with production scalability without burning bridges or budgets.

NPI & Engineering Partnership

• 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.

Supplier Performance & Risk Management

• Own supplier performance across quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness.

• Lead capacity planning, dual-sourcing, and risk mitigation for long-lead and critical battery components.

• Resolve supply disruptions decisively and prevent repeats.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Act as the supply chain owner for battery cell and pack systems.

• Communicate sourcing strategies, risks, and tradeoffs clearly to technical and executive teams.

• Operate with urgency, data, and accountability in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

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:

• 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.

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.