Global Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Manager

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

Job summary

American Lithium Energy in Vista, CA seeks a Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Manager to define and execute ALE’s global sourcing strategy for lithium-ion battery manufacturing. You will lead supplier selection, negotiate contracts, and drive cost leadership while ensuring quality, safety, and ESG standards.

Collaborate with Engineering, R&D, Manufacturing, Finance, and Programs to align procurement with production and sustainability goals; manage supplier risk, perform spend analysis, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, SCM, business or related field.
• 7+ years of strategic sourcing and procurement experience in manufacturing.
• Proven success in supplier negotiations, cost-reduction and risk mitigation.
• Experience with global suppliers, including Asia-based suppliers.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills with cross-functional impact.
• Battery manufacturing or battery supply chain experience preferred.
• Mandarin proficiency strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Global supplier management

Sourcing strategy

Stakeholder management

Education

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

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Job description

American Lithium Energy in Vista, CA seeks a Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Manager to define and execute ALE’s global sourcing strategy for lithium-ion battery manufacturing. You will lead supplier selection, negotiate contracts, and drive cost leadership while ensuring quality, safety, and ESG standards.

Collaborate with Engineering, R&D, Manufacturing, Finance, and Programs to align procurement with production and sustainability goals; manage supplier risk, perform spend analysis, and