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Form Energy is a climate technology company developing long-duration iron-air battery systems for grid-scale energy storage. The company has been recognized by TIME, MIT Technology Review, and Fast Company for its breakthrough technology, and is now scaling manufacturing operations with contracts from leading US utilities.
You will own the development and execution of Form Energy's global supply chain strategy for critical battery raw materials used in their iron-air battery systems. Reporting to the Manager of Global Supply Management for Active Battery Materials, you will establish and execute the commercial-scale sourcing strategy for key categories including specialty carbons & catalysts, commodity & specialty chemicals, toll blending & coating, and other raw materials.
Key responsibilities include:
- Own the battery raw materials category, managing commercial relationships and contracts across the supply base and value chain
- Monitor market conditions, evaluate supplier capacities and competitive landscapes, and identify supply challenges and opportunities
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Supplier Industrialization, Manufacturing, and Leadership to define and drive sourcing strategy execution
- Negotiate and deliver favorable commercial terms optimizing costs, lead times, and risk
- Manage end-to-end sourcing processes from supplier identification through RFP, business award, and continuous improvement
- Secure best-in-class pricing through detailed price analysis, negotiations, cost reductions, cost avoidance, and logistics optimization
You will bring deep technical understanding of upstream manufacturing processes, market trends, and Form's requirements. This role offers the opportunity to shape supply strategy for a fast-growing company with breakthrough technology and significant mission impact. 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 manufacturing methods and market/pricing dynamics
- 5+ years of sourcing experience including supplier management, RFX execution, and continuous improvement in fluid, fast-paced manufacturing environments
- Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to generate bottom-up "should-cost" models based on manufacturing process understanding; proficiency with spreadsheets
- Solid understanding of commercial terms, contract structures, and IP concepts
- Excellent communication and organizational skills with ability to prioritize ruthlessly across multiple tasks and projects
- Ability to work in the US and travel globally as necessary, up to 30%
