ESS Materials Category Manager - Strategic Sourcing Leader

FIXX Energy

Smyrna (TN)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

FIXX Energy in Smyrna, Tennessee is seeking a Category Manager for ESS raw materials. You will develop and execute sourcing strategies for electrode materials, separators, and related components, driving TCO, supplier performance, and supply continuity in a fast-growing energy storage business.

This role partners with Engineering, QA, Operations, and Supply Chain to secure competitive cost, high quality, and dependable delivery.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related discipline.
8+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management experience.
3+ years in direct management/people leadership roles.
Experience sourcing battery materials, renewable energy procurement, ESS components, automotive, energy storage, electronics, or advanced manufacturing commodities preferred.
Strong experience managing global suppliers and international sourcing activities.
Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements and long-term supply contracts.

Responsibilities

Develop global category strategies for electrode, separator, and related battery cell material commodities.
Lead RFQ, RFI, and RFP processes to identify best-value sourcing opportunities.
Drive year-over-year cost improvement targets across assigned categories.
Negotiate commercial terms and manage supply agreements.
Monitor supplier performance and lead risk management activities.
Collaborate with Engineering, Product Management, Operations, and Finance on sourcing during new product introductions and planning.