Director of Supply Chain

The role

The Global Supply Chain Manager for Indirect Purchasing oversees and manages global supply chain operations for indirect procurement within the battery factory. This role involves leadership, strategy development, and ensuring efficient sourcing of indirect materials and services.

What you will do

• Lead and manage the global supply chain team for Indirect Purchasing, including procurement and vendor management.
• Develop and implement global supply chain strategies and initiatives to optimize efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability.
• Collaborate with global suppliers and internal departments to align operations with cost-saving and sustainability goals.
• Identify, assess, and manage global supply chain risks related to indirect procurement.
• Monitor and optimize the indirect procurement process across global locations.
• Manage relationships with global indirect material and service suppliers and negotiate contracts.
• Oversee the development and implementation of global procurement strategies for indirect materials and services.
• Analyze global supply chain performance, KPIs, and data to drive continuous improvement.

Required qualifications

• 10 to 20 years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, or a related field.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

Nice to have

• experience in global supply chain management for indirect materials and services

About the company

Gotion Inc. innovates in the next generation electric vehicle and energy storage technologies. The company is based in Silicon Valley, CA, and is building a Manufacturing facility in Manteno, IL.