Global Supply Manager

Stealth-mode Battery Startup; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Stealth-mode Battery Startup is seeking a senior supply chain leader to architect and scale the end-to-end supply chain from development to commercial production. You will build sourcing, procurement, planning, logistics, and supplier management capabilities, while partnering with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, and Operations to enable product launches and ramp.

The role requires extensive experience across global supplier networks, strong cost modeling and risk assessment skills, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• 10+ years in supply chain leadership.
• Experience scaling products to commercial production.
• Strong negotiating and supplier management skills.
• Global supplier relationships experience.
• Analytical skills in cost modeling and capacity planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the supply chain strategy from development to manufacturing.
• Scale the supply chain function across sourcing, procurement, planning, logistics.
• Identify, qualify, negotiate, and manage strategic suppliers.
• Lead sourcing, negotiations, and supplier agreements.
• Develop supply plans for prototypes to commercial scale.
• Mitigate supply chain risks and ensure material continuity.
• Drive cost optimization through strategic sourcing and modeling.
• Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, and Operations.
• Establish scalable supply chain processes and metrics.
• Recruit and lead a high-performing supply chain team.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Cross-functional

Cost modeling

Sourcing strategies

Supplier management

Supply chain planning

Risk assessment

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Excel

Data analytics

Job description

About the Company

We are a stealth-mode battery startup developing cutting-edge battery technology. Our mission is to revolutionize battery technology to accelerate the global transition to clean energy. By leveraging innovative materials, advanced manufacturing techniques, and next-generation energy storage architectures, we are building the future of sustainable energy.

Role

This role will work on our supply chain strategy from laboratory development through commercial production, including supplier selection, sourcing strategy, cost modeling, capacity planning, risk management, procurement operations, and supply chain team development. The successful candidate will build the systems, supplier relationships, and organizational capabilities required to support aggressive technology development while creating a scalable foundation for future manufacturing.

The position works closely with engineering, R&D, manufacturing, finance, and our leadership team and will play a key role in translating technology roadmaps into executable supply chain plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company's supply chain strategy from product development through commercial manufacturing.
• Build and scale the supply chain function, including sourcing, procurement, planning, logistics, and supplier management.
• Identify, qualify, negotiate, and manage strategic suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Lead sourcing, commercial negotiations, and supplier agreements to ensure cost, quality, and supply continuity.
• Develop supply plans that support prototype builds, pilot production, and commercial scale-up.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks while ensuring supply assurance for critical materials and components.
• Drive cost optimization through strategic sourcing, supplier development, and cost modeling.
• Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, and Operations to support product launches and production ramp.
• Establish scalable supply chain processes, systems, and performance metrics.
• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing supply chain team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field
• 10+ years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, operations, manufacturing, or related leadership roles.
• Proven experience scaling products or manufacturing operations from development through commercial production.
• Demonstrated success developing and executing sourcing strategies and negotiating strategic supplier agreements.
• Experience building and managing supplier relationships across a global supply base.
• Strong analytical skills, including cost modeling, capacity planning, and supply chain risk assessment.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed to support suppliers, manufacturing partners, and customers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in batteries, energy storage, automotive, advanced manufacturing, electronics, or another complex hardware industry.
• Experience supporting NPI (New Product Introduction), manufacturing ramp, or contract manufacturing.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Technology: Work on cutting-edge energy storage solutions that power the future.
• Career Growth: Opportunities to work on high-impact projects and advance in a growing industry.
• Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive health, wellness, and professional development programs.
• Mission-Driven Culture: Be part of a team that is shaping the future of sustainable energy through innovation and excellence.