Formenergy

Senior Global Supply Manager, Battery Materials

Somerville, MA. Posted a month ago

The role

This person will own the development and execution of the global supply chain strategy for critical battery raw materials. They will manage categories including specialty carbons, catalysts, adhesives, epoxies, thermoplastic tapes, and resins.

What you will do

  • Own the battery raw materials and resins category including commercial relationships and contracts
  • Monitor category market conditions, capacities, competitive landscapes, and technology roadmaps
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define and drive battery materials sourcing strategy
  • Negotiate and deliver favorable commercial terms to optimize costs, lead times, and risk
  • Manage the end-to-end sourcing process from supplier identification through RFP and business award
  • Secure best-in-class pricing through price analysis, negotiations, and cost reductions

Required qualifications

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, or similar discipline
  • 5+ years of relevant category experience in battery raw materials, carbons, or resins
  • 5+ years of sourcing experience including supplier management and running RFX's
  • Experience in a fluid, fast-paced, manufacturing environment
  • Strong analytical skills with ability to generate bottom-up should-cost models
  • Strong with spreadsheets
  • Solid understanding of commercial terms, contract structures, and IP concepts
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to work in the US
  • Ability to travel globally up to 30%

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries
  • Stock options
  • 100% medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees
  • 80% healthcare premiums for dependents
  • At least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents
  • Up to 20 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents
  • Generous vacation policies
  • Relocation assistance

About the company

Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. They develop cost-effective, multi-day energy storage technology to keep the electric grid secure and reliable.