Global Supply Chain Architect for Battery Tech

Activate; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Activate is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to develop an international supply chain for a proprietary specialty polymer at the heart of Sepion's next-generation battery separator technology.

You will secure raw material supply, qualify manufacturing partners, negotiate commercial terms, and ensure every link in the chain delivers on spec, on time, and at the right cost. Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA with roughly 30-50% international travel.

Qualifications

• Secure raw material supply.
• Find and qualify manufacturing partners.
• Negotiate commercial terms and manage supplier performance.
• Lead vendor sourcing, price negotiation, scoping compliance, supply planning, cost modeling.

Responsibilities

• Develop an international supply chain for a proprietary polymer.
• Secure raw material supply and qualify manufacturing partners.
• Negotiate commercial terms and ensure each link in the chain delivers on spec, on time, and at the right cost.
• Lead vendor sourcing, price negotiation, scoping compliance, supply planning, cost modeling, and supplier performance management.

Skills

Vendor sourcing

Negotiation

Cost modeling

Supply chain management

International travel

Job description

Activate is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to develop an international supply chain for a proprietary specialty polymer at the heart of Sepion's next-generation battery separator technology.

You will secure raw material supply, qualify manufacturing partners, negotiate commercial terms, and ensure every link in the chain delivers on spec, on time, and at the right cost. Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA with roughly 30-50% international travel.