Global Supply Manager, Battery

Figure • San Jose, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for battery cells and pack-level components. The Global Supply Manager will work with cross-functional teams to identify, qualify, and onboard suppliers, lead RFX processes, cost modeling, and negotiations. The position requires staying ahead of industry trends, owning should-cost models, defining tooling strategies, and managing capacity investments. Additionally, the role involves supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) from design to mass production, partnering with engineering teams, and managing supplier performance and risk. The individual will act as the supply chain owner for battery systems, communicating strategies and risks to stakeholders, and operating with urgency and accountability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• Experience with batteries at both the pack level and cell level (pouch, cylindrical, prismatic).
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain development, or sourcing management.
• Strong understanding of NPI support and scaling production in hardware-focused companies, through mass production.
• Skilled at establishing strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Able and willing to travel internationally and domestically approximately 25% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in robotics, EV, automotive, or high-volume electromechanical/battery products.
• Engineering degree.
• Previous work at a startup or on a very lean team.
• Comfortable working directly with drawings, BOMs, and cost breakdowns.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for battery cells (pouch, cylindrical, prismatic) and pack-level components, including structural, thermal, and electromechanical subassemblies.
• Work with a cross-functional team to identify, qualify, and onboard cell and pack suppliers.
• Lead RFX, cost modeling, and supplier negotiations across global regions, covering all commercial aspects of the supply chain.
• Drive supplier footprint decisions aligned with cost, capacity, and geopolitical risk.
• Stay ahead of industry trends from raw material to technology roadmap and competitive intelligence.
• Own should-cost models for cells and packs, driving costs down through design collaboration, process optimization, and commercial negotiations.
• Define tooling strategies, capacity investments, and ramp plans with suppliers.
• Balance prototype speed with production scalability without burning bridges or budgets.
• Support NPI from early design through mass production, managing prototypes for test assembly, functionality, and performance validation.
• Partner with engineering teams to influence DFX and reduce cost and lead time at both the cell and pack level.
• Source and manage prototype, pilot, and production suppliers while meeting aggressive timelines.
• Own supplier performance across quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness.
• Lead capacity planning, dual-sourcing, and risk mitigation for long-lead and critical battery components.
• Resolve supply disruptions decisively and prevent repeats.
• Act as the supply chain owner for battery cell and pack systems.
• Communicate sourcing strategies, risks, and tradeoffs clearly to technical and executive teams.
• Operate with urgency, data, and accountability in a fast-moving environment.

Benefits

• The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level