Senior Global Supply Manager, Plastic Parts

The role

This person will manage the development and execution of the global supply chain strategy for critical plastic parts used in iron-air battery systems. They will own the thermoformed, extruded, and rotomolded plastic parts category and manage commercial relationships and contracts.

What you will do

• Own the thermoformed, extruded, and rotomolded plastic parts category
• Manage commercial relationships and contracts within the supply base and value chain
• Collaborate with Leadership, Supply Chain, Engineering and Strategic Supply teams to drive sourcing strategy
• Negotiate and deliver favorable commercial terms to optimize costs, lead times, and risk
• Secure best-in-class pricing through price analysis, cost reductions, and logistics optimization
• Monitor category market conditions, supplier capacities, and competitive landscapes
• Mitigate risks by analyzing component and manufacturing costs and forecasting industry trends

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of deep category experience in plastic parts strategic sourcing, market/pricing mechanics, and manufacturing processes
• Solid understanding of commercial terms, contract structures, and IP concepts
• Fact-based, detail-oriented, data-driven decision making
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaborate cross-functionally
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, or similar discipline
• Ability to work in the US
• Ability to travel globally as necessary

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 for birthing parents)
• Generous vacation policies
• Relocation assistance

About the company

Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company revolutionizing energy storage with multi-day technology. They are producing iron-air batteries at a high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia.