Anode Technology Company · 18 hours ago
Supply Chain Director
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $235K/yr
7+ years expAnode Technology Company is focused on revolutionizing energy systems with renewable sources. They are seeking a Director of Supply Chain to establish sourcing and procurement disciplines, manage procurement activities, and develop manufacturing partnerships as the company transitions to high-volume production.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Lead the evaluation, selection, and onboarding of a contract manufacturing partner in 2026 to support both low-volume prototype production and future high-volume serialized manufacturing. Define technical requirements, establish quality standards, and structure partnerships that can scale with product demand
Develop and manage a diverse supplier base spanning local fabricators, component distributors, and major OEM partners. Negotiate terms, monitor performance, and maintain trusted relationships that balance cost, quality, and delivery schedule
Build and maintain organized, accurate manufacturing bills of materials that reflect both realized prototype costs and projected production costs. Work with engineering teams to capture design changes and ensure cost implications are visible and tracked
Navigate evolving tariffs, supply disruptions, and regional manufacturing dynamics. Identify alternate sources, evaluate total cost of ownership, and develop long-term sourcing strategies that balance cost competitiveness with supply chain resilience
Own day-to-day purchasing activities across mechanical, electrical, and system components—driving competitive quotes, placing orders, and ensuring timely delivery to support rapid hardware iteration and prototype builds
Establish scalable supply chain processes, documentation practices, and cost-modeling frameworks that will support the transition to serialized production—creating systems and standards that can mature with the company
Partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to translate design requirements into sourcing strategies, manage component lead times, and resolve supply-related technical or schedule challenges
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, or procurement roles within hardware or manufacturing environments
Proven ability to operate both tactically and strategically—comfortable managing immediate procurement needs while building long-term sourcing plans
Demonstrated success managing complex supplier bases across varied component categories and price points
Experience with cost tracking, BOM maintenance, and supplier negotiations for electromechanical systems
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of materials; comfortable engaging directly with engineers to clarify requirements
Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills in fast-paced, early-stage environments
Preferred
Experience evaluating, selecting, and onboarding contract manufacturers for electromechanical or energy systems
Background in energy storage, electric vehicles, heavy equipment, or other electrified hardware systems
Experience scaling manufacturing operations from prototype to low-volume and high-volume production
Understanding of contract manufacturing models, quality systems (ISO, AS9100, etc.), and supplier qualification processes
Familiarity with tariff impacts, regional sourcing strategies, and cost-reduction methodologies
Experience with ERP or PLM systems for BOM and procurement management
Company
Anode Technology Company
Anode pioneers energy capture and distribution technologies that accelerate electrification.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase