Global Direct Materials Sourcing Lead – Battery Tech (Equity)

Novify Limited; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Full benefits

Job summary

Novify Limited is seeking a Global Supply Manager for direct materials in the San Francisco Bay Area. You will manage sourcing strategy for battery materials, align with engineering BOMs and demand, and lead RFIs/RFQs with supplier selections and commercial terms.

You will negotiate pricing and capacity, qualify second sources, develop should-cost models, and monitor markets and geopolitical risks. Collaboration with R&D and Engineering from development to ramp is essential.

Qualifications

• Direct sourcing experience in battery materials (anode, cathode, electrolyte, separator or active materials).
• 7+ years in global supply management, procurement or strategic sourcing in a technical manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing suppliers across multiple regions, particularly Asia.
• Strong negotiation skills and a track record on long-term supply agreements.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing strategy for materials category aligned with Engineering BOMs and demand volumes.
• RFIs, RFQs and supplier selection with commercial terms in place before business starts.
• Negotiating pricing, capacity and long-term supply agreements.
• Qualifying second sources for critical materials with PPAP and approvals.
• Should-cost models, cost forecasts and total cost analysis.
• Tracking raw material markets, pricing trends and geopolitical supply risk; present mitigation plans.
• Partnering with R&D and Engineering from development through production ramp.

Skills

Direct sourcing

Global sourcing

Negotiation

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, chemistry, materials science or business

Job description

Novify Limited is seeking a Global Supply Manager for direct materials in the San Francisco Bay Area. You will manage sourcing strategy for battery materials, align with engineering BOMs and demand, and lead RFIs/RFQs with supplier selections and commercial terms.

You will negotiate pricing and capacity, qualify second sources, develop should-cost models, and monitor markets and geopolitical risks. Collaboration with R&D and Engineering from development to ramp is essential.