Procurement Strategy Manager

QUICK USA; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

QUICK USA is seeking a Procurement Strategy Manager to assess supplier capabilities, develop sourcing strategies, and lead negotiations for lithium-ion battery materials in a fast-moving market.

The role requires a strong background in global sourcing, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration, with readiness for travel and tight deadlines. On-site in Reno, NV offering growth opportunities in strategic procurement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years in Procurement Strategy or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of battery materials.
• Experience in supplier development and strategic procurement.
• Proven ability to work in a process-driven, fast-turnaround environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel and work across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Assess supplier capabilities and develop sourcing strategies for battery materials.
• Lead complex supplier negotiations and qualify new suppliers.
• Mitigate supply risks and manage supplier performance with KPIs.
• Serve as procurement liaison between US and Japan teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to industrialize and localize materials.
• Build strategic partnerships with stakeholders in the battery materials industry.
• Provide market insights and analytics to drive sourcing decisions.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Supplier development

Contract negotiations

Global sourcing

Supply chain risk management

Communication

Time management

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Procurement Strategy Manager

As a Procurement Strategy Manager (individual contributor role), you will assess supplier capabilities, develop sourcing strategies, and provide category expertise for battery raw materials used in lithium-ion cell production. You will lead complex contract negotiations, qualify new suppliers, mitigate supply chain risks, and act as the key procurement liaison between US and Japan teams.

Essential Duties

• Assess supplier capabilities, develop sourcing strategies, and provide sourcing category expertise for battery raw materials for lithium-ion cell production
• Collaborate with Procurement, Supplier Quality, and Material Development teams to qualify new suppliers
• Support industrialization and localization efforts for battery materials and supplier readiness
• Lead contract negotiations and complex supplier agreements
• Function as the procurement liaison between US and Japan teams
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in the battery raw materials industry to enhance collaboration and secure long-term strategic partnerships
• Evaluate, identify, and mitigate supply risks related to investment and supplier partnerships to ensure a sustainable supply chain
• Monitor supplier performance and continuous improvement using data-driven KPIs, supplier metrics, and scorecards through supplier qualification and development processes
• Analyze and report on battery material market trends and technical innovations, leveraging industry insights and analytics to drive sourcing decisions

Working Hours / Working style

40 hours/week (On-site )

Working Location

Reno, NV

Salary / Benefit

$110K - $120K / year

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field required (Master’s degree preferred)
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Procurement Strategy, Global Sourcing, Battery Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mining, Metal Refining, Metallurgy, Electrochemical Engineering, or a related area (and/or equivalent relevant work experience)
• Strong knowledge and experience in battery raw materials
• Experience in Supplier Development and/or Strategic Procurement
• Proven ability to work in a highly process-driven and fast-turnaround environment
• High level of written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Highly driven self-starter with proficient time management, planning, and organization skills
• High degree of flexibility, with a willingness to work across different time zones and conduct business travel to potential suppliers
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Preferred: Japanese language skills (an asset, but not required)