Staff Global Supply Manager
Form Energy
- Location
- Berkeley, CA
- Employment
- Full Time
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Staff
- H-1B history
- 1 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- 2h ago
About this role
Are you ready to build America’s energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We’re revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what’s possible, we’re giving clean energy a whole new form! In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named 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”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia. Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing - might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better. Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place.
Role
Description Form Energy is looking for an exceptional Global Supply Manager to help build something that has never existed before: a global supply base for a breakthrough energy storage technology. This role reports to the Director of Global Supply Management (GSM). You will hunt for the best suppliers on the planet, crack open new markets, and build sourcing strategies from scratch. You will work side by side with Form’s Leadership, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to turn bold technical ambitions into a real, resilient supply chain. If you want your fingerprints on a category that doesn't exist in any playbook yet, this is your seat at the table. Relocation assistance is available.
What you'll do
This posting is category agnostic - we care less about which category you've worked in and more about the strength of your judgment, negotiation skill, and ability to master new technical domains fast. If you believe you have exceptional abilities in the world of procurement and supplier management, we want to hear from you! As part of Form’s world class Supply Chain team, you will: Take full ownership of a strategic sourcing category at Form - the supply base, the relationships, the contracts, and everything up the value chain to raw materials and sub-tier vendors Partner closely with Leadership, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Supply Chain to shape and drive Form's sourcing strategy Win exceptional commercial terms through sharp negotiation - pricing, lead times, and risk - and run the full sourcing process end to end, from supplier discovery through qualification, negotiation, and contracting. Protect Form from risk by digging deep into costs, running sharp risk analyses, and calling industry trends early Build category strategy and playbooks from first principles: no roadmap, no precedent, just your judgment and expertise. Stay ahead of the market and track supplier capacity, competitive dynamics, technology roadmaps, and shifts in supply and demand before anyone else sees them coming What you'll bring: A proven track record in strategic sourcing, with sharp instincts for market and pricing mechanics and manufacturing processes, built in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment The ability to parachute into a brand-new category , learn it fast, and go deep on the technical details, with limited hand-holding and