Global Supply Manager, PCBA & EE

Form Energy; Berkeley (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Stock options

Holistic benefits package

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Form Energy in Berkeley, CA is seeking a highly skilled supply chain professional to develop and execute the sourcing strategy for battery system-level components, including PCBA and EE parts.

In this hybrid role on-site 4 days a week, you will build supplier partnerships, negotiate contracts, and align with cross-functional teams to scale our iron-air battery systems. Willingness to travel ~30% and relocation assistance available. Stock options and a comprehensive benefits package are provided.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of strategic sourcing, category management or similar experience.
• Experience procuring PCBAs and EE components through distributors and manufacturers.
• Proven track record with Contract Manufacturers and MSAs.
• Data-driven decision making and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration across functions.

Responsibilities

• Own PCBA & EE categories and build partnerships with strategic suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, lead times, and escalate when needed.
• Drive cost negotiations using cost models and market analyses.
• Monitor market conditions, supplier capacities, and tech roadmaps.
• Collaborate with Leadership, Supply Chain, Engineering and Strategic Supply.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Procurement of PCB/EE components

Contract negotiation

Data-driven decisions

Communication & teamwork

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Are you ready to build America's energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We're revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what's possible, we're giving clean energy a whole new form!

In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a \"Best Invention\", MIT Technology Review as a \"Top Climate Tech Company To Watch\", and Fast Company as \"One of the Next Big Things In Tech\". We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron‑air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia.

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it's a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing - might be the most exciting moment in the company's history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.

Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you've come to the right place.

Role Description

Form Energy is hiring a highly skilled supply chain professional to develop and execute the sourcing strategy for battery system‑level components to be used in Form's pioneering iron‑air battery systems. As part of our GSM team, you will be involved in researching markets, identifying and engaging with suppliers, developing and executing sourcing strategies, and managing key supplier relationships in collaboration with key cross‑functional teams. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast‑moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission!

his is a hybrid role, which will require working onsite from our office in Berkeley, CA 4 days per week. Relocation assistance is available.

What you'll do:

• Own the PCBA & EE categories, and build and maintain partnerships with our strategic suppliers to support our next‑gen energy storage system scale‑up; the category includes complex Printed Circuit Board Assemblies and EE components (i.e. Semiconductor/ICs, interconnect, passives, embedded systems)

• Act as the primary contact with suppliers on contract and pricing negotiations, development and production lead times, escalations and resolution

• Drive commercial cost negotiations with suppliers based on cost‑models and analyses of current market conditions to ensure Form receives best‑in‑class pricing

• Monitor current category market conditions, evaluating supplier capacities and competitive landscapes, technology roadmaps and supply/demand challenges & opportunities

• Collaborate closely with Form's Leadership, Supply Chain, Engineering and Strategic Supply teams to define and drive execution of Form's Systems sourcing strategy

What you'll bring:

• At least 5 years of strategic sourcing, category management, or similar applicable experience in a fast‑paced, highly fluid environment

• Deep expertise managing procurement for customized electronic assemblies including PCBAs and EE components through distribution channels as well as directly from manufacturers

• Proven track record managing Contract Manufacturers (CMs), including overseeing tier 2 materials management, production scaling, tracking supplier KPIs, and negotiating Master Services Agreements (MSAs).

• Fact‑based, detail‑oriented, data‑driven decision making along with strong analytical skills; ability to thrive in the face of ambiguity and make decisions based on partial information

• Excellent communication and organisational skills; an optimistic, high‑energy \"people person\" with a strong desire to build collaborative relationships and make things happen

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally approx. 30% of the time

• Bachelors or Masters in Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or similar discipline

Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy's culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here.

When it comes to you and your family's health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full‑time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed.

To build America's energy future, we need everyone at the table. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact [e-mail]. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.

Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.