ON.energy · 1 month ago
Supply Chain Manager - Batteries
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expON.energy is building the power infrastructure that supports the AI era, providing innovative power technology at gigawatt scale. The Supply Chain Manager - Batteries will oversee planning, sourcing, purchasing, and logistics for battery components, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery while collaborating with various teams to align supply chain strategies with business goals.
AnalyticsEnergyEnergy ManagementEnergy StorageRenewable EnergySoftware
Responsibilities
Source and manage suppliers for battery cells, modules, packs, racks, and battery accessories
Understand compliance requirements (UN38.3, UL, IEC, MSDS, handling and storage of hazardous materials)
Manage inbound logistics for DG/hazmat materials
Support engineering with qualification of new chemistries, cell formats, and performance characteristics
Monitor global lithium, nickel, cobalt, and graphite supply markets
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned material or service categories
Lead supplier selection, qualification, RFQs, negotiations, and contracting activities
Manage contracts, commercial terms, delivery schedules, and pricing agreements
Drive cost reduction through competitive sourcing, multi-sourcing, and TCO analysis
Establish and maintain strong supplier relationships
Conduct supplier performance reviews related to quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness
Lead corrective action processes, risk mitigation planning, and supplier development initiatives
Collaborate with planning teams to forecast demand and establish inventory strategies
Maintain appropriate inventory levels, safety stock, and long-lead procurement plans
Monitor material availability, lead times, and production impact risks
Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics, warehousing, and delivery schedules
Optimize transportation, freight, and storage costs
Ensure compliance with domestic and international shipping regulations
Work with Engineering on specifications, change management, and material qualifications
Partner with Operations to support production readiness and project delivery
Align with Finance on budgeting, spend analysis, and cost reporting
Support Quality in NCR management and supplier audits
Analyze market trends and supply risks across assigned categories
Implement process improvements to streamline procurement and reduce waste
Build contingency plans for supply disruptions, quality issues, or price volatility
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
5–10 years of supply chain or procurement experience; experience with industrial, electrical, or energy-sector components preferred
Strong negotiation, analytical, and contract-management skills
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, forecasting tools, and supply chain analytics
Excellent communication and stakeholder-management abilities
Preferred
Experience with industrial, electrical, or energy-sector components
Benefits
401(k) match, health, vision, dental
Paid time off and company holidays
Work that matters—building resilient, secure infrastructure for the future of energy
Company
ON.energy
Battery storage IPP. A fully-integrated energy storage developer, technology company and asset owner. using proprietary software.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$262.6MKey Investors
Lombard Odier Investment ManagersLive Oak BankUltra Capital
2025-01-28Debt Financing· $77.6M
2024-04-25Debt Financing· $25M
2023-12-20Debt Financing· $40M
Leadership Team
Alan Cooper
Chief Executive Officer
Ricardo de Azevedo
Chief Technology Officer
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