Battery Storage Supply Chain Lead for NPD & Launch

Qcells North America; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 164,000 - 247,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. in Santa Clara, CA, seeks an experienced Supply Chain Manager for Battery Energy Storage Systems to lead strategic sourcing, supplier development, and readiness for prototypes through production.

You will work with engineering, product, operations, and logistics to secure supply for launches, manage BOM costs, build dual sources, and ensure domestic content targets. This role requires up to 15% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or supply chain for manufactured hardware.
• 3+ years supporting new product development and launches.
• Experience sourcing energy storage components (enclosures, modules, BMS, etc.).
• Experience leading readiness for product launches and ramp planning.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for energy storage components.
• Build should-cost models and total cost of ownership analyses.
• Establish dual-source and regional supply options to manage risk.
• Plan and secure supply for prototype, pilot, and production builds.
• Own BOM cost targets and track BOM cost through development.
• Lead RFQs/RFPs, negotiate supply agreements, and ensure compliance.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier development

BOM cost management

SAP ERP

Contract negotiation

Lead time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or supply chain

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. in Santa Clara, CA, seeks an experienced Supply Chain Manager for Battery Energy Storage Systems to lead strategic sourcing, supplier development, and readiness for prototypes through production.

You will work with engineering, product, operations, and logistics to secure supply for launches, manage BOM costs, build dual sources, and ensure domestic content targets. This role requires up to 15% travel.