Global Sourcing & Procurement Lead for Battery Manufacturing

American Lithium Energy (ALE); Vista (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

American Lithium Energy Corporation in Vista, CA, is seeking a Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Manager. This on-site, full-time role focuses on defining and executing ALE’s global sourcing strategy to support lithium-ion battery manufacturing, supplier negotiations, and performance management.

You will work with operations, finance, and R&D to align procurement with sustainability and production goals. The role emphasizes supplier risk management, cost leadership, and compliance with quality,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, SCM, Business, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in strategic sourcing and procurement in manufacturing.
• Experience with global suppliers, including Asia-based suppliers.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Lithium-ion battery manufacturing or battery supply chain experience preferred.
• Mandarin language proficiency strongly preferred.
• Experience with NetSuite ERP or SAP procurement modules.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global strategic sourcing strategies for raw materials, components, capital equipment, and services.
• Lead supplier identification, qualification, onboarding, and lifecycle management, incl. Asia-based suppliers.
• Own commercial negotiations including pricing, LTAs, terms, and warranties.
• Establish dual-sourcing strategies and supplier risk mitigation plans.
• Drive total cost of ownership analysis and cost-reduction initiatives across suppliers.
• Collaborate with Engineering, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Program teams during NPI and ramp-up.
• Ensure supplier readiness for pilot line and high-volume production.
• Lead supplier performance management via regular business reviews.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Cross-functional

Cost reduction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, Materials Science, or related field

Tools

NetSuite ERP

SAP

Job description

American Lithium Energy Corporation in Vista, CA, is seeking a Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Manager. This on-site, full-time role focuses on defining and executing ALE’s global sourcing strategy to support lithium-ion battery manufacturing, supplier negotiations, and performance management.

You will work with operations, finance, and R&D to align procurement with sustainability and production goals. The role emphasizes supplier risk management, cost leadership, and compliance with quality,