Head of Supply Chain Management

Head of Supply Chain💼 Industry: Advanced Battery Technology / Manufacturing🌎 Location: United States | International Travel💰 Compensation: Competitive base salary + bonus + benefitsThis is an opportunity for an experienced supply chain leader to build and scale the global supply chain function for an advanced battery technology company developing next-generation lithium-ion cells for high-performance applications.You will own the strategy across direct material sourcing, contract manufacturing, supplier performance, capacity planning, and cost optimization. Working closely with Engineering, Quality, Finance, Operations, and Product, you will ensure the business has the supplier network and manufacturing capacity required to support new product introductions and commercial growth.This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can set the strategy, negotiate complex agreements, and build the systems and team needed to support a growing international manufacturing footprint.

Key Responsibilities

Own the global sourcing strategy for critical raw materials and componentsLead supplier selection, negotiations, and long-term commercial agreementsManage contract manufacturing partners across performance, cost, capacity, and production ramp-upDevelop dual-sourcing, continuity, and risk-mitigation strategiesBuild long-range capacity plans aligned with product and commercial forecastsOwn landed-cost strategy across materials, manufacturing, logistics, tariffs, and dutiesSupport technology transfer and new product introduction with manufacturing partnersBuild and develop a high-performing global supply chain organizationEstablish supplier governance, performance management, and compliance processesRequired Experience:12+ years of experience across supply chain, procurement, sourcing, or manufacturing operations5+ years of experience leading teams and developing supply chain organizationsStrong experience managing contract manufacturers from qualification through scale-up and volume productionProven success negotiating complex supply and manufacturing agreementsExperience managing international supplier networks, particularly across AsiaStrong understanding of cost modeling, landed-cost analysis, tariffs, and trade impactsExperience supporting new product introductions within a complex manufacturing environmentBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field

Preferred Experience

Experience within batteries, energy storage, advanced materials, electronics, aerospace, or defenseKnowledge of lithium-ion cell materials, components, or manufacturingExperience building or transforming a supply chain function within a high-growth businessExposure to government-regulated or compliance-driven supply chainsMBA or relevant supply chain certificationIdeal Profile:Strategic enough to build the long-term supply chain roadmap, but hands-on enough to drive executionCommercially strong and confident negotiating with global suppliers and manufacturing partnersExperienced in balancing cost, quality, capacity, continuity, and speedComfortable operating within a scaling, technically complex manufacturing environmentAble to build strong alignment across engineering, quality, operations, finance, and product teamsThis is a high-visibility position with direct influence over manufacturing scale, product launches, supply continuity, and commercial performance. You will have the opportunity to build the function, develop a global team, and shape the supply chain strategy behind next-generation battery products. Interested? Apply directly through LinkedIn or contact me at joe.barham@storm4.com for a confidential conversation.