Global Polymer Supply Chain Lead

Sepion Technologies; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Competitive time off

Job summary

Sepion Technologies is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to build and scale an international supply chain for a proprietary polymer used in advanced battery separators. You will secure raw material supply, qualify manufacturing partners, negotiate terms, and ensure on-spec, on-time delivery at favorable cost.

You will lead sourcing, pricing, risk assessment, and supplier performance in collaboration with Product and R&D, traveling internationally up to 30–50% as needed to establish and monitor

Qualifications

• 7+ years in supply chain, procurement, or sourcing for specialty chemicals or polymers.
• Experience leading people or teams.
• Proven track record establishing new supply chains or qualifying manufacturers.
• Hands-on experience negotiating supply agreements and pricing internationally.
• Experience with international chemical logistics and trade compliance.

Responsibilities

• Design and launch an end-to-end international supply chain across global partners.
• Secure reliable, cost-competitive raw material sources with second sources.
• Identify, interview, audit new manufacturing partners; lead RFIs/RFQs and site visits.
• Lead negotiations on pricing, volume tiers, and supply agreements.
• Own demand and supply planning, landed-cost models, and lot traceability.

Skills

Supply chain management

Vendor management

Negotiation

Strategic planning

International logistics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

CoA

PPAP

Audits

Job description

Sepion Technologies is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to build and scale an international supply chain for a proprietary polymer used in advanced battery separators. You will secure raw material supply, qualify manufacturing partners, negotiate terms, and ensure on-spec, on-time delivery at favorable cost.

You will lead sourcing, pricing, risk assessment, and supplier performance in collaboration with Product and R&D, traveling internationally up to 30–50% as needed to establish and monitor