Senior Global Supply Manager, System Components

Description

• Own the Systems-level component category, and build and maintain partnerships with our strategic suppliers to support our next-gen energy storage system scale-up; the Systems-level BOM includes electrical parts such as circuit breakers, load centers, sensors, and wiring etc, as well as mechanical components such as pumps, heaters, conduit, etc.
• Collaborate closely with Form’s Leadership, Supply Chain, Engineering and Strategic Supply teams to define and drive execution of Form’s Systems sourcing strategy
• Drive commercial cost negotiations with suppliers based on cost-models and analyses of current market conditions to ensure Form receives best-in-class pricing
• Monitor current market conditions and technology roadmaps to proactively identify and address any supply challenges and future-proof our sourcing strategy for the Systems category
• Act as the primary contact with suppliers on contract and pricing negotiations, development and production lead times, escalations and resolution

Requirements

• At least 3 years of strategic sourcing, category management, or similar applicable experience in a fast-paced, highly fluid environment
• Deep expertise managing procurement for bulk-purchased off-the-shelf and customized components for use in in battery systems or other similar products, through distribution channels as well as directly from manufacturers
• Outstanding data evaluation and analysis skills
• Excellent communication skills; experience presenting clear recommendations to leadership to drive strategic and operational decision making
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally approx. 30% of the time
• Bachelors or Masters in Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or similar discipline

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance