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Form Energy Staff Global Supply Manager, Manufacturing Capital EquipmentSupply Chain * Weirt in Weirton, West Virginia
Are you ready to build America's clean energy future with the team that will deliver? Form Energy is an American energy technology and manufacturing company. We are pioneering a new class of iron-air batteries to enable our electric grid to run on renewable, reliable, and affordable energy, every day of the year.
Form Energy has been recognized by TIME as "One of the Best Inventions of 2023" for its battery technology and by MIT Technology Review as a "Top Climate Tech Company to Watch". We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and are growing just as rapidly to meet demand. Our team has more than doubled in size in the past year, and continues to expand every day. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States. Pilot production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and later this year, production will take off to high volumes at our new factory in West Virginia.
Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it's a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And right now might be the most exciting moment in the company's history to join. We are assembling a team of some of the most talented and motivated 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 We are seeking a Staff Global Supply Manager to support our engineering and manufacturing teams in the sourcing of capital equipment for current and future production projects across multiple Form Energy manufacturing locations. With your expertise in sourcing and negotiation, you'll cultivate robust partnerships with our engineering teams and vital suppliers to ensure the fulfillment of cost, quality, and delivery objectives. This role offers the opportunity to join a fast moving, dynamic environment where you'll work alongside colleagues applying humanity, excellence, and creativity in all we do. This opportunity is based out of Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV. Relocation assistance is available. What you'll do:
Develop and execute commercial strategy to deliver on ambitious program and project timelines
Daily management of supply and constraints, status reporting and escalation, supplier engagement, operational excellence and continuous improvement
Build and maintain technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, technology landscape, and supply base for relevant equipment and automation vendors
Develop and issue complete RFQ packages to potential capital equipment, tooling and engineering and construction suppliers
Validate, analyze, and make sourcing recommendations based on quote packages from suppliers
Negotiate pricing, specifications, commercial terms and issue PO's for Production Equipment, Tooling and associated services
Support organizational management objectives by identifying and negotiating commercial cost reduction opportunities, including make vs. buy decisions
Cultivate Best-in-Industry equipment and tooling supplier relationships, act as a single point of contact for all commercial and strategic issues within the supply base; drive continuous quality improvement
Work on "Lean" initiatives and identify other sourcing... For full info follow application link.
To build a clean and equitable energy future, we need everyone at the table. We strive to form a team as diverse as the communities we will serve with our technology, and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.
