Senior Director, Supply Chain

Our Next Energy • Novi, MI

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About The Position

The Senior Director will oversee strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier development, materials planning, logistics, and supply chain risk management for critical components including lithium-ion materials, electronics, mechanical systems, and contract manufacturing partners. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Supply Chain Management Develop and execute ONE’s global supply chain strategy aligned with company growth and manufacturing scale plans. Build a resilient supplier ecosystem capable of supporting battery cell, pack, and energy storage system production. Lead long-term sourcing strategies for critical materials including lithium, cathode/anode materials, electronics, and structural components. Establish supply chain risk mitigation strategies including dual sourcing, geographic diversification, and strategic inventory planning. Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Lead supplier selection, contract negotiation, and commercial agreements for strategic suppliers. Drive cost reduction initiatives through should-cost analysis, strategic negotiations, and supplier collaboration. Implement structured sourcing processes including RFQs, supplier scorecards, and cost transparency programs. Partner with Engineering on design-for-supply-chain (DFSC) initiatives to reduce cost and complexity. Supplier Development & Quality Collaboration Work with Supplier Quality Engineering to ensure suppliers meet ONE’s quality, reliability, and regulatory requirements. Establish supplier performance management frameworks including cost, delivery, and quality metrics. Lead supplier development initiatives to improve capability and capacity at strategic suppliers Materials Planning & Logistics Build and scale materials planning and S&OP processes to support production ramp Optimize global logistics networks to reduce cost and lead time while ensuring supply continuity Implement advanced supply planning tools an ERP-driven capabilities Program & Product Launch Support Partner with Program Management and Engineering to support new product introductions (NPI) Ensure supply readiness for prototype builds, pilot production, and full manufacturing ramp Manage supplier readiness and capacity planning for major product launches Inventory & Working Capital Optimization Implement strategies to optimize inventory levels while maintaining supply continuity Improve supply chain visibility and demand forecasting accuracy Partner with Finance to manage supply chain cost structure and working capital efficiency Team Leadership Build and lead a high-performing supply chain organization including sourcing, procurement, planning, and logistics Develop talent and leadership bench strength within the supply chain organization Foster a culture of accountability, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement Sustainability & Compliance Implement responsible sourcing practices aligned with ESG commitments and regulatory requirements Ensure compliance with applicable trade regulations including ITAR, export controls, and critical materials sourcing regulations Support supplier sustainability initiatives including carbon reduction and responsible mineral sourcing Optimal candidates will possess the following technical expertise: Strategic sourcing and global procurement Supplier development and supplier quality integration Battery materials supply chain (preferred) ERP / MRP systems and advanced planning tools Contract negotiation and commercial strategy Risk management and supply continuity planning

Requirements

• Strategic sourcing and global procurement
• Supplier development and supplier quality integration
• ERP / MRP systems and advanced planning tools
• Contract negotiation and commercial strategy
• Risk management and supply continuity planning

Nice To Haves

• Battery materials supply chain (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Strategic Supply Chain Management Develop and execute ONE’s global supply chain strategy aligned with company growth and manufacturing scale plans.
• Build a resilient supplier ecosystem capable of supporting battery cell, pack, and energy storage system production.
• Lead long-term sourcing strategies for critical materials including lithium, cathode/anode materials, electronics, and structural components.
• Establish supply chain risk mitigation strategies including dual sourcing, geographic diversification, and strategic inventory planning.
• Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Lead supplier selection, contract negotiation, and commercial agreements for strategic suppliers.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through should-cost analysis, strategic negotiations, and supplier collaboration.
• Implement structured sourcing processes including RFQs, supplier scorecards, and cost transparency programs.
• Partner with Engineering on design-for-supply-chain (DFSC) initiatives to reduce cost and complexity.
• Supplier Development & Quality Collaboration Work with Supplier Quality Engineering to ensure suppliers meet ONE’s quality, reliability, and regulatory requirements.
• Establish supplier performance management frameworks including cost, delivery, and quality metrics.
• Lead supplier development initiatives to improve capability and capacity at strategic suppliers Materials Planning & Logistics Build and scale materials planning and S&OP processes to support production ramp
• Optimize global logistics networks to reduce cost and lead time while ensuring supply continuity Implement advanced supply planning tools an ERP-driven capabilities
• Program & Product Launch Support Partner with Program Management and Engineering to support new product introductions (NPI)
• Ensure supply readiness for prototype builds, pilot production, and full manufacturing ramp
• Manage supplier readiness and capacity planning for major product launches Inventory & Working Capital Optimization Implement strategies to optimize inventory levels while maintaining supply continuity
• Improve supply chain visibility and demand forecasting accuracy
• Partner with Finance to manage supply chain cost structure and working capital efficiency
• Team Leadership Build and lead a high-performing supply chain organization including sourcing, procurement, planning, and logistics
• Develop talent and leadership bench strength within the supply chain organization
• Foster a culture of accountability, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Sustainability & Compliance Implement responsible sourcing practices aligned with ESG commitments and regulatory requirements
• Ensure compliance with applicable trade regulations including ITAR, export controls, and critical materials sourcing regulations
• Support supplier sustainability initiatives including carbon reduction and responsible mineral sourcing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed