Senior Staff Global Supply Manager, Battery Cells
Core
Commercial lead for New Product Introduction (NPI) and global supply chain strategy for next-generation battery cells, scaling from lab to mass production.
Role type
Senior Staff Global Supply Manager (Battery Cells)
Builds
Next-generation lithium-ion battery cells and advanced battery materials
Domain
Battery manufacturing / Clean energy / Materials science
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, complex international contract negotiation, bottom-up cost modeling (Should-Cost/TCO), market intelligence, risk mitigation (dual-sourcing), global compliance (FEOC, NDAA, Battery Passport), supply chain analytics, NPI management
Preferred skills
MBA, Master's in Chemical/Materials/Mechanical Engineering, Li-ion manufacturing process expertise (coating, winding/stacking, formation), Tier 1 cell vendor experience
Technologies
ERP systems, cost modeling tools, data analytics platforms
Responsibilities
Lead proactive line-by-line material readiness tracking and risk mitigation for NPI builds; Establish multi-year commodity strategy and secure dedicated capacity; Execute complex contractual negotiations including MSAs and long-term capacity reservations; Build granular cost models factoring in raw material indices and conversion fees; Drive global duty minimization using FTAs and bonded warehousing; Ensure supplier compliance with global sustainability and regulatory requirements; Partner with engineering to align technology roadmap with supplier capabilities
Seniority
Senior Staff, hands-on IC with strategic scope
