Director of Supply Chain

Amprius; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

HSA compatible Medical Plan

Pet Health Insurance

401(k) Plans

Generous vacation

Job summary

Amprius Technologies is seeking a Head of Supply Chain to build and lead the sourcing team for cell materials, manage contract manufacturers, and control landed costs as volumes grow. You will drive the supply strategy, qualify new suppliers, and ensure resilience and cost-competitiveness across the supply base.

You will report to the Managing Director, Operations, and collaborate with R&D, Quality, and Finance to optimize cost, risk, and performance. Travel 30% including Asia and Europe.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, business or related field.
• 12+ years in supply chain, sourcing or procurement for manufactured hardware.
• 5+ years leading teams; experience managing contract manufacturers.
• Track record negotiating long-term supply and manufacturing agreements.
• Experience managing suppliers in Asia.

Responsibilities

• Own the sourcing strategy for direct cell materials (anode, cathode, electrolyte, separator, packaging and mechanical parts).
• Manage global contract manufacturers: roadmaps, quarterly reviews, performance vs costs, yield and delivery.
• Lead cost-reduction programs with suppliers and CMs; develop tariff/duty mitigation strategies.
• Build and lead a high-performing supply chain team with clear ownership and backup coverage.
• Collaborate with Quality, PLM and change control to ensure supplier and CM compliance.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Procurement

Contract manufacturers management

Cost analysis

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, business or related field

Job description

About Amprius

Amprius Technologies (NYSE: AMPX) is a leader in high-energy, high-power lithium-ion batteries built on silicon anode technology. Our SiCore® and SiMaxx™ cells power unmanned aerial systems, aviation and other applications where weight and energy density matter most. Headquartered in Fremont, California, Amprius designs cells in house and produces them through a global network of contract manufacturing partners.

The role

We are looking for a Head of Supply Chain to build and lead the team that sources our cell materials, manages our contract manufacturers (CMs) and controls the landed cost of every cell we ship. You will turn a lean team into a scalable organization, set the supply strategy for current and next-generation products, and make sure our supply base is resilient, compliant and cost-competitive as volumes grow. Reporting to Managing Director, Operations.

What you will do

Supply strategy and suppliers

• Own the sourcing strategy for all direct cell materials (anode, cathode, electrolyte, separator, packaging and mechanical parts).
• Run competitive RFQs and keep a documented roadmap with every critical supplier, aligned with Engineering BOMs and demand volumes.
• Negotiate and execute long-term supply agreements (LTSAs) and pricing agreements covering most material spend.
• Qualify second sources for critical materials and maintain business continuity plans for any remaining single-source parts.
• Make sure suppliers on government and defense programs meet NDAA and related sourcing requirements.

Contract manufacturers

• Manage our global CM network: roadmaps, quarterly business reviews and performance against agreed cost, yield and delivery.
• Identify, audit and qualify new CMs to add capacity and geographic diversity.
• Negotiate CM agreements that define the business model, costs and schedules, and how they change over time.
• Partner with R&D and the Fremont pilot line to transfer new cell designs into CM production.
• Build and present a capacity and geography plan that covers the 1-year and quarterly demand forecast.

Cost

• Own the landed cell cost roadmap: CM costs, materials, freight, tariffs and duties.
• Lead cost-reduction programs with suppliers and CMs, with priority on programs that are not yet profitable.
• Build a tariff and duty mitigation strategy with Finance and Legal.

Team and systems

• Hire, develop and retain a high-performing supply chain team, with clear ownership and backup coverage.
• Work with Quality on supplier and CM scorecards and corrective actions, and represent Supply Chain in the PLM and change control rollout.

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, business or a related field.
• 12+ years in supply chain, sourcing or procurement for manufactured hardware, including 5+ years leading teams.
• Direct experience managing contract manufacturers through qualification, ramp and volume production.
• Track record negotiating long-term supply and manufacturing agreements.
• Strong cost analysis skills: should-cost models, landed cost, tariffs and duties.
• Experience managing suppliers in Asia.
• Travel: 30% including Asia and Europe

Nice to have

• Lithium-ion cells, batteries strongly preferred or other materials-intensive manufacturing.
• Aerospace or defense supply chains (AS9100, NDAA, DFARS, ITAR).
• Experience building a supply chain function at a scaling company; MBA, ASCM or ISM certification a plus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation package includes base salary. Salary range for this role is X to X. Base salary will be determined based on knowledge, experience, and education.
• Health benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage. Medical options of HMO and PPO plans.
• Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA). HSA compatible Medical Plan, FSA Options.
• Pet Health Insurance (dog & cats).
• Traditional and Roth 40l(k) Plans.
• Generous vacation leave starts with 3 weeks annual accrual. 10 paid holidays. Sick time off.
• Cell phone reimbursement.

Amprius Technologies is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace environment and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information (GINA), protected veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law. The Company’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, and administer all employment-related matters based on an individual’s qualifications, abilities, and efforts without regard to protected status.