Commodity Manager - Materials
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Employment type:
Full time
Experience required:
Intermediate
Salary
Salary not provided
About the company:
Our next-gen anode material is the first significant chemistry improvement to lithium-ion batteries to reach the market in 30 years. Our silicon anode material is a simple drop-in replacement to graphite and significantly boosts the energy density of lithium-ion batteries without compromising performance.
Today, Sila science powers innovative consumer electronics. Tomorrow, it will fuel our EV future and the electrification of everything.
We work directly with leading consumer electronics and automotive OEMs to help accelerate product roadmaps, and partners with battery manufacturers commercial cell production. Our partners include BMW, Daimler, and ATL.
Sila Nano works directly with leading consumer electronics and automotive OEMs to help accelerate product roadmaps, and partners with battery manufacturers commercial cell production.
Sila Nano’s first products significantly increase the energy density of state-of-the-art lithium-ion batteries. Our materials are manufacturable economically at scale and are drop-in replacements to existing battery manufacturing processes.
About Us
We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the world’s transition to clean energy. To create this future, our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries, while reducing their size and weight. The result? Smaller more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. We're tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day, and together we're redefining what's possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world?
Who You Are
You are a capable supply chain professional with the ability to think strategically and execute effectively. You work cross-functionally with internal teams at Sila, and build robust relationships with external supply chain partners to enable a scalable, sustainable and cost-competitive supply chain for your assigned commodities.
As a Commodity Manager you will support new product initiatives by engaging early with R&D teams and provide supply chain guidance to enable effective transition to production and ramp.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Establish a robust and resilient supply network that delivers competitive advantage to Sila.
- Develop and implement supplier and commodity strategies, including (but not limited to) negotiating contracts, pricing, performance management metrics, service level expectations and governance standards.
- Ensure Sila and suppliers are aligned with technical and commercial requirements by working cross-functionally with Engineering, Legal, Quality Assurance, Finance, and Manufacturing.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to price, performance and scalability by engaging with internal and external partners.
- Identify and recommend new key suppliers aligned with commodity strategies and support ongoing supplier evaluations and audits.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher strongly preferred
- Prior experience in a strategic sourcing role for direct materials
- Background in sourcing new products, establishing supplier relationships and scaling operations in a manufacturing setting.
- Excellent negotiation and supplier performance management skills.
- Knowledge and experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, and Sage X3.
- Flexibility and willingness to travel internationally or domestically at least one week per month if required.
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The starting base pay for this role is between $106,000 and $133,750 at the time of posting. The actual base pay within these ranges depends on many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. Base pay is only one part of Sila’s competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, equity, and bonuses. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future
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Working at Sila
We believe that building a diverse team at Sila helps us amplify our individual talents. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone. We are proud to celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, national origin, or any other status protected by law.
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