Strategic Sourcing Leader for Global Battery Manufacturing
Aston Carter
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Aston Carter is seeking a Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Manager to lead global sourcing for direct materials and services in a high-growth battery manufacturing context. This onsite role in Vista/Carlsbad area focuses on building resilient supplier networks and driving substantial cost reductions.
The candidate will partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Finance to scale pilot production and future high-volume operations, while managing supplier risk and performance across regions,
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 7+ years in strategic sourcing for manufacturing.
- Proven ability to negotiate complex supplier agreements and achieve cost savings.
- Experience with global suppliers, especially in Asia, and risk mitigation.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for materials and services.
- Identify, qualify, onboard, and manage domestic and international suppliers.
- Lead commercial negotiations including LTAs, terms, and Incoterms.
- Drive cost-reduction initiatives using spend analysis and TCO methods.
- Establish dual-source plans for supply continuity.
- Support NPI, pilot builds, and manufacturing scale-up.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and R&D.
- Develop supplier scorecards and conduct reviews on quality, cost, delivery.
- Conduct supplier audits and on-site evaluations as needed.
- Report sourcing metrics to senior leadership.
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Aston Carter is seeking a Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Manager to lead global sourcing for direct materials and services in a high-growth battery manufacturing context. This onsite role in Vista/Carlsbad area focuses on building resilient supplier networks and driving substantial cost reductions.
The candidate will partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Finance to scale pilot production and future high-volume operations, while managing supplier risk and performance across regions,
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