Senior Manager, Global Supply Management

Form Energy; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 170,246 - 212,813; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Stock options

Holistic benefits package

12 weeks paid leave for new parents

Generous vacation policies

Job summary

Form Energy is looking for a visionary leader in Berkeley, CA, to manage a team of Global Supply Managers and oversee strategic sourcing for key commodity categories. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years leading procurement professionals and 7+ years in strategic sourcing with a strong track record in complex global supply chains. This role includes high-stakes negotiations for service agreements and developing a robust supplier risk management framework. Benefits include competitive pay, stock options, and comprehensive healthcare. Salary range is $170,246 - $212,813.

Qualifications

• 3+ years directly managing supply chain/procurement professionals.
• 7+ years in strategic sourcing with complex global supply chains.
• Expertise in managing custom mechanical assemblies and power electronics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Global Supply Managers.
• Oversee end-to-end sourcing strategy for commodities.
• Design supplier risk management framework.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Strategic Sourcing Expertise

Technical Category Depth

Communication

Advanced Negotiation Skills

Change Management

Technical Cost Modeling

Job description

Role Description

Form Energy is hiring a visionary leader to manage a team of Global Supply Managers and oversee the strategic direction of key commodity categories. This role reports into the Director of Global Supply Management and drives high‑level sourcing strategies for our breakthrough iron‑air battery technology while mentoring and scaling the supply chain as we expand production.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Global Supply Managers, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous professional growth.
• Oversee the end‑to‑end sourcing strategy for a broad portfolio of commodities, ensuring alignment with Form’s long‑term product roadmap and manufacturing scale‑up.
• Design and implement a robust supplier risk management framework, identifying second‑source opportunities and geopolitical risks to ensure 100% supply continuity.
• Lead high‑stakes negotiations for multi‑million dollar master service agreements (MSAs) and long‑term supply agreements, optimizing for total cost of ownership, quality, and risk.
• Act as a key liaison between GSM, Engineering, Finance, and Quality leadership to ensure seamless integration of supply chain strategy into the product development process.
• Drive the implementation of scalable GSM tools and processes (QBRs, supplier scorecards, and cost‑modeling templates) to improve departmental efficiency.

What You’ll Bring

• Deep Leadership Experience: 3+ years directly managing or leading supply chain/procurement professionals in a high‑growth hardware or energy environment.
• Strategic Sourcing Expertise: 7+ years total experience in strategic sourcing, with a proven track record of managing complex global supply chains and multi‑tiered supplier relationships.
• Technical Category Depth: Deep expertise managing a diverse portfolio of complex commodities, including custom mechanical assemblies, plastic injection moldings, and electro‑mechanical systems (PCBAs, power electronics, energy conversion hardware).
• Communication: Exceptional executive presence and ability to distill complex supply chain risks and strategies into actionable insights for senior leadership.
• Advanced Negotiation Skills: Expert‑level understanding of commercial law and complex contract structures; proven track record of securing favorable terms for multi‑million dollar global supply agreements.
• Change Management and Tactical Execution: Expert at building scalable inter‑departmental change management processes and leading teams through decision‑making in dynamic, fluid situations.
• Technical Cost Modeling: Deep expertise in advanced cost‑modeling (Clean Sheet, Should‑Cost analysis) and logistics optimization to drive best‑in‑class pricing and continual cost reductions.

Benefits

Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and our compensation and benefits reflect that. We offer competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees thrive while working here.

We cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full‑time employees and 80% for dependents. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents) and generous vacation policies.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

Form Energy is a proud equal‑opportunity employer, encouraging candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you need reasonable accommodations for the interview process, contact [e-mail]; requests are treated with discretion.

Privacy & Security

Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of applicants. During the recruiting or hiring process, we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details.

Compensation

Compensation Range: $170,246 - $212,813