Global Supply Manager (Direct Materials)

Sourcechange Limited; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Full benefits

Job summary

Novify Limited is seeking a Global Supply Manager for direct materials in the San Francisco Bay Area. You will manage sourcing strategy for battery materials, align with engineering BOMs and demand, and lead RFIs/RFQs with supplier selections and commercial terms.

You will negotiate pricing and capacity, qualify second sources, develop should-cost models, and monitor markets and geopolitical risks. Collaboration with R&D and Engineering from development to ramp is essential.

Qualifications

• Direct sourcing experience in battery materials (anode, cathode, electrolyte, separator or active materials).
• 7+ years in global supply management, procurement or strategic sourcing in a technical manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing suppliers across multiple regions, particularly Asia.
• Strong negotiation skills and a track record on long-term supply agreements.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing strategy for materials category aligned with Engineering BOMs and demand volumes.
• RFIs, RFQs and supplier selection with commercial terms in place before business starts.
• Negotiating pricing, capacity and long-term supply agreements.
• Qualifying second sources for critical materials with PPAP and approvals.
• Should-cost models, cost forecasts and total cost analysis.
• Tracking raw material markets, pricing trends and geopolitical supply risk; present mitigation plans.
• Partnering with R&D and Engineering from development through production ramp.

Skills

Direct sourcing

Global sourcing

Negotiation

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, chemistry, materials science or business

Job description

Global Supply Manager, Direct Materials | Battery Technology | San Francisco Bay Area

We're partnering with a growing lithium-ion battery company to hire Global Supply Managers for its direct materials team. There are two seats: one covering anode and silicon, and one covering cathode and electrolyte.

They design their cells in-house and produce them through a global network of contract manufacturers. These roles secure the materials that go into every cell, as the business scales volume and builds a more resilient, dual-sourced supply base.

What you’ll own

Sourcing strategy for your materials category, aligned with Engineering BOMs and demand volumes.

RFIs, RFQs and supplier selection, with commercial terms in place before business starts.

Negotiating pricing, capacity and long‑term supply agreements.

Qualifying second sources for critical materials, working with Supplier Quality on PPAP and approvals.

Should‑cost models, cost forecasts and total cost analysis.

Tracking raw material markets, pricing trends and geopolitical supply risk, and taking mitigation plans to leadership.

Partnering with R&D and Engineering from development through production ramp.

What you bring

Direct sourcing experience in battery materials (anode, cathode, electrolyte, separator or active materials), ideally lithium‑ion. Strong candidates from specialty chemicals, semiconductors or other materials‑intensive manufacturing will be considered.

7+ years in global supply management, procurement or strategic sourcing in a technical manufacturing environment.

Experience managing suppliers across multiple regions, particularly Asia.

Strong negotiation skills and a track record on long‑term supply agreements.

A strategic, data‑driven approach, and the confidence to present decisions to senior leadership.

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, chemistry, materials science or business.

Nice to have

Professional Korean.

Experience with silicon anode, graphite, cathode active materials or electrolyte suppliers specifically.

Defense or NDAA‑compliant sourcing.

The details

Up to 25% international travel.

Base salary $120,000 to $190,000, plus equity and full benefits.