Sr. Supply Chain Manager, Battery Energy Storage System

Qcells North America

Santa Clara (CA)

On-site

USD 164,000 - 247,000

Full time

13 hours ago

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Job summary

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. in Santa Clara, CA, seeks an experienced Supply Chain Manager for Battery Energy Storage Systems to lead strategic sourcing, supplier development, and readiness for prototypes through production.

You will work with engineering, product, operations, and logistics to secure supply for launches, manage BOM costs, build dual sources, and ensure domestic content targets. This role requires up to 15% travel.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, or related field.
10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or supply chain for manufactured hardware.
3+ years supporting new product development and launches.
Experience sourcing energy storage components (enclosures, modules, BMS, etc.).
Experience leading readiness for product launches and ramp planning.
Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for energy storage components.
Build should-cost models and total cost of ownership analyses.
Establish dual-source and regional supply options to manage risk.
Plan and secure supply for prototype, pilot, and production builds.
Own BOM cost targets and track BOM cost through development.
Lead RFQs/RFPs, negotiate supply agreements, and ensure compliance.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier development

BOM cost management

SAP ERP

Contract negotiation

Lead time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or supply chain

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced and results-oriented Supply Chain Manager, Battery Energy Storage System to lead sourcing, supplier development, and supply chain readiness for energy storage components across the full product lifecycle. This role spans new product development, launch, and sustaining production: bringing suppliers in early, securing supply for prototype and pilot builds, readying the supply base and contract manufacturers for launch, and managing cost, capacity, and supplier performance once products are in production. It covers enclosures, battery modules and racks, battery management systems, thermal management, fire suppression, and electrical balance-of-system components. The Supply Chain Manager will work closely with engineering, product, operations, and logistics teams to deliver products that meet cost, schedule, and domestic content requirements.

The role may require up to 15% travel and is based in Santa Clara, CA.

Responsibilities

Strategic Component Sourcing

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for energy storage components, including enclosures, battery modules and racks, battery management systems, thermal management, fire suppression, busbars, cabling, and electrical balance-of-system.
Build should-cost models and total-cost-of-ownership analyses to set component cost targets and support negotiations.
Establish dual-source and regional supply options to manage capacity, tariff, and geopolitical risk.
Conduct market analysis to identify new suppliers, technology trends, and cost reduction opportunities.

New Product Development & Launch Readiness

Partner with engineering and product teams from concept through launch, bringing suppliers in early and providing supply chain input on cost, lead time, supplier capability, and supply risk.
Own the supply chain readiness plan for new products, defining and tracking readiness criteria at each development and launch gate, including supplier capacity, lead times, tooling, cost, logistics, and service parts.
Plan and secure supply for prototype, pilot, and production builds, and lead supplier and contract manufacturer readiness for launch and volume ramp.
Own purchased-component cost targets and track bill-of-materials (BOM) cost through each development phase.
Set up new parts, suppliers, and BOMs in ERP ahead of launch, and align packaging and shipping requirements with the logistics team.

Sustaining Supply & Lifecycle Management

Manage ongoing supply for products in production, including supply planning, capacity, lead times, and supplier delivery performance.
Scale supplier and contract manufacturer capacity as volumes grow, and adjust sourcing strategies to market changes.
Drive annual cost reductions, value engineering with suppliers, and contract renewals.
Manage engineering changes, second-source introductions, and component obsolescence, including product transitions and last-time buys.

Supplier Selection & Performance

Identify, assess, and onboard new suppliers on capability, capacity, financial, and commercial criteria, partnering with engineering on supplier qualification.
Manage relationships with contract manufacturers and assembly partners, including supply agreements, capacity commitments, and material supply.
Monitor supplier performance through scorecards and business reviews, and drive corrective actions on cost, delivery, and readiness gaps.

Sourcing and Negotiation

Lead RFQs and RFPs, evaluate proposals, and select suppliers that meet technical, commercial, and compliance requirements.
Negotiate supply agreements, pricing, lead times, warranties, and service-level terms, including tooling and NRE agreements.
Manage engineering change orders and their cost, schedule, and supply impact.
Ensure alignment with company policies, ethical standards, and regulatory compliance.

Compliance & Material Planning

Collect and maintain supplier country-of-origin and content documentation to support domestic content and FEOC compliance.
Maintain accurate item master and BOM data in ERP (SAP), and develop material plans aligned with build schedules.
Coordinate supply and delivery schedules with logistics to prevent shortages and excess inventory.

Reporting & Analytics

Report on launch readiness status, BOM cost, supplier performance, supply risks, and cost savings.
Maintain cost and supplier performance databases, and analyze data to identify risks and improvement areas.

Other Responsibilities

Perform other duties and special projects assigned by Management.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in engineering, supply chain, or a related field required
Minimum 10 years of experience in strategic sourcing or supply chain for manufactured hardware products
Minimum 3 years of experience supporting new product development and launch, from prototype through volume production
Required experience sourcing components for energy storage, batteries, power electronics, or electrical equipment (e.g., enclosures, battery modules, BMS, thermal management, cabling)
Experience leading supply chain readiness for product launches, including readiness gates and ramp planning
Experience managing sustaining supply for products in volume production, including cost reduction and supplier performance
Experience building should-cost models and managing BOM cost targets
Experience negotiating supply, tooling, and NRE agreements
Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, professional team environment with minimal supervision
Ability to prioritize tasks appropriately in support of schedules and other deadlines
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Confident communicator, able to interact with people at all levels of the organization
Computer literacy with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
Able to identify, investigate, and solve problems in a timely manner

Preferred Qualifications

Experience contracting with contract manufacturers preferred
Familiarity with supplier qualification processes (e.g., first article inspection, PPAP) preferred
Knowledge of battery module, rack, and BMS supply markets preferred
Familiarity with domestic content, FEOC, and tariff requirements for US clean energy products preferred
SAP experience preferred

Compensation

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, the anticipated annual base salary for this position is:

Zone 1 (Bay Area, NYC): $164,400 – $246,600
Zone 2 (CA, NJ, NY, DC): $150,700 – $226,100
Zone 3 (All others): $137,000 – $205,500

The applicable salary range is based on the employee’s primary work location. Individual compensation will be determined based on qualifications, relevant experience, education, skills, internal equity, and other business-related factors.

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is a Qcells company, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world-class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.

This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Periodic travel and site visits may be required.

The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.