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Form Energy is hiring a Senior Global Supply Manager to own the development and execution of the company's global supply chain strategy for critical battery raw materials used in its iron-air battery systems. This role reports to the Manager of Global Supply Management for Active Battery Materials and is part of the "Actives" team.
You will establish and execute Form's commercial-scale sourcing strategy for key categories including specialty carbons & catalysts, adhesives & epoxies, thermoplastic tapes & resins, and other raw materials critical to the company's pioneering iron-air battery technology. You will deliver strategic insights based on deep understanding of upstream manufacturing processes, market trends, and Form's performance, cost, and timeline requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
- Owning the battery raw materials and resins category, including commercial relationships and contracts within the supply base and value chain
- Monitoring category market conditions, evaluating capacities, competitive landscapes, technology roadmaps, and supply challenges and opportunities
- Collaborating closely with internal stakeholders across Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Supplier Industrialization, Manufacturing, and Leadership to define and drive execution of sourcing strategy
- Negotiating and delivering favorable commercial terms that optimize costs, lead times, and risk
- Ensuring Form works with best-in-class suppliers and mitigating risks through end-to-end sourcing process management from supplier identification through RFP, business award, and continuous improvement
- Securing best-in-class pricing through detailed price analysis, negotiations, cost reductions, cost avoidance, and logistics optimization
Form Energy is a manufacturing and energy technology company founded in 2017, headquartered in Somerville, MA. The company is revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day iron-air battery technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable. Form Energy has been recognized 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." The company has signed contracts with leading electric utilities and is ramping production at its first high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia.
Relocation assistance is available.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, or similar discipline
- 5+ years of relevant category experience in battery raw materials, carbons, or resins, including relevant manufacturing methods and market/pricing dynamics
- 5+ years of sourcing experience including supplier management, running RFX's, and driving continuous improvement in a fluid, fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to generate bottom-up "should-cost" models based on understanding of manufacturing processes; strong spreadsheet skills
- Solid understanding of commercial terms, contract structures, and IP concepts
- Excellent communication and organizational skills; ability to ruthlessly prioritize across multiple tasks and projects
- Ability to work in the US and travel globally as necessary, up to 30%
