Senior Global Supply Manager

Are you ready to build America’s energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We’re revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what’s possible, we’re giving clean energy a whole new form!  In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a “Best Invention”, MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company To Watch”, and Fast Company as “One of the Next Big Things In Tech”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia. Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing -  might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven 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 Form Energy is hiring a Senior Global Supply Manager to lead procurement of indirect goods and services used across all Form factories and facilities to support rapid ramp-up. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills to manage supplier relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure the highest quality and cost efficiency. Reporting into our Manager of Global Supply Management and as part of our Global Supply Chain team, you will take the lead in driving high impact sourcing initiatives that support our next phase of growth in partnership with finance, operations and engineering teams. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission! Relocation assistance is available. WHAT YOU'LL DO: - Develop clear sourcing strategies and scale-up roadmaps for indirect materials and services across Form's locations - Develop relationships with robust supplier pools and selected preferred vendors that are capable of meeting Form's growth, with focus on diverse and local supply sources - Own the full negotiation lifecycle, including category strategy, supplier identification, RFQ, qualification, pricing, and contracting, to deliver the best total cost of ownership, lead time, and risk position - Own contracting for contingent labor, including supplier/agency agreements, rate structures, and terms that protect Form while keeping access to talent flexible - Set should-cost targets and benchmarks across indirect spend categories - Build deep technical fluency in Form's manufacturing processes and the supplier landscape that supports them WHAT YOU'LL BRING: - Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Finance, or equivalent experience - 3-8 years of experience in strategic consulting - Strong analytical skills, with a demonstrated ability to generate bottom-up "should-cost" models based on an understanding of manufacturing processes; comfortable with spreadsheets - Quantitative, data-driven decision maker with high attention to detail - Demonstrated experience in sourcing and negotiations - Excellent communication and organizational skills - Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and effectively communicate progress and strategic roadmaps in a fast-paced environment - Ability to make quick decisions with 80% information - Track record of driving projects to completion, delivering results, and bringing new solutions to life - Motivated by difficult problems, excited to collaborate across organizations, and seeking individual responsibility WHERE YOU'LL WORK: This role is based at Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV—an easy commute from the city of Pittsburgh, PA. This 550,000-square-foot facility is our hub for high-volume battery production and a leader in the new era of American energy manufacturing. Relocation assistance is available. #LI-Onsite Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here.  When it comes to you and your family’s health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed.  To build America’s energy future, we need everyone at the table. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs. If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact accommodations@formenergy.com. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion. Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.