Staff Global Supply Manager, Metal Assemblies

Form Energy; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 148,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Form Energy in Berkeley, CA is seeking a senior sourcing leader to own the metal parts category, manage suppliers, and drive cost reduction across the value chain.

You will collaborate with Leadership, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Strategic Supply teams to define sourcing strategy and negotiate favorable terms, while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Six+ years in strategic sourcing or category management in a dynamic environment.
• Experience with welded/fabricated structural metal assemblies and related processes.
• Strong understanding of contract terms and IP concepts.

Responsibilities

• Own the structural metal weldments category including commercial terms and contracts.
• Collaborate with Leadership, Supply Chain, Engineering and Strategic Supply to drive strategy.
• Negotiate terms, manage supplier development, qualification, and contracting.
• Monitor market conditions, capacities, and competitive landscapes for metal parts.
• Analyze costs and risks, forecast trends, and leverage sourcing expertise.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Contract negotiation

Data-driven decision making

Communication

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

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

Job description

Role 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.

What You'll Do

• Own the structural metal weldments category at Form (with a focus on welded / fabricated structural metal assemblies), including commercial relationships and contracts within our supply base and the broader value chain
• Collaborate closely with Form’s Leadership, Supply Chain, Engineering and Strategic Supply teams to define and drive execution of Form’s metal parts sourcing strategy
• Negotiate and secure favorable commercial terms, including pricing, lead times, and risk provisions. Manage the full sourcing process, from supplier development through qualification, negotiation, and contracting. Drive continual cost reduction and cost avoidance
• Monitor current category market conditions, evaluating supplier capacities and competitive landscapes, technology roadmaps and supply/demand challenges & opportunities
• Ensure Form is working with best-in-class suppliers and mitigating risks by rigorously analyzing component and manufacturing costs, performing risk analyses, forecasting industry trends, and leveraging your own expertise in supply markets and production processes

What You'll Bring

• A minimum of 6 years experience in strategic sourcing and/or category management within a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Deep category experience (2+ years) in metal parts strategic sourcing, market/pricing mechanics, and manufacturing processes in a fast-paced, highly fluid environment.
• Experience in welded / fabricated structural metal assemblies including welding processes (MIG, TIG), fabrication methods (laser cutting, brake forming), and quality standards (AWS D1.1, GD&T, PPAP) is a plus.
• Solid understanding of commercial terms, contract structures, and IP concepts
• 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 organizational skills; an optimistic, high-energy “people person” with a strong desire to build collaborative relationships and make things happen
• Ability to work both independently and collaborate cross-functionally on multiple tasks and projects; a team-player
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, or similar discipline
• Ability to work in the US and travel globally as necessary

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.

Compensation Range: $147,959 - $184,966