Senior Manager, Global Supply Chain CapEx

3 weeks, 1 day ago
Full-time
Lead
Project and Program Management
Redwood Materials

Redwood Materials

Redwood Materials focuses on creating a sustainable and closed-loop domestic supply chain by recycling and refining lithium-ion batteries, as well as remanufacturing their core components, anode and cathode, to address the growing demand for these mate...

Industrial Conglomerates
251-1K
Founded 2017
$3800M raised

Description

  • Lead global sourcing strategy for capital equipment across Redwood facilities.
  • Manage the full procurement lifecycle, including requirements definition, RFQ/RFP development, supplier evaluation, negotiation, contract execution, and purchase order management.
  • Develop and maintain a qualified supplier base to support capacity expansion.
  • Drive total cost of ownership reductions through negotiations, design-for-cost initiatives, and strategic sourcing.
  • Build and lead a team working with Engineering, Finance, and Project Management on specifications, lead times, and acceptance criteria.
  • Partner with project management teams to document milestones, deliverables, and design scope.
  • Monitor project design processes, identify risks and issues, and drive corrective actions to resolution.
  • Coordinate domestic and international equipment shipments, including customs, freight forwarding, and final-mile delivery.
  • Maintain procurement trackers, milestone dashboards, and spend reporting for executive visibility.
  • Develop and improve sourcing policies, procurement workflows, supplier qualification standards, and compliance practices.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of progressive supply chain or procurement experience, including at least 4 years focused on capital equipment in manufacturing, energy, or industrial environments.
  • Experience managing complex, high-value capital equipment procurements.
  • Strong knowledge of global supplier landscapes for industrial machinery, process equipment, or battery manufacturing equipment.
  • Proven negotiation skills with a track record of delivering cost savings and favorable contract terms.
  • Experience with international logistics, incoterms, customs, and trade compliance.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar procurement tools.
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities.
  • Strong communication and executive presence, with comfort presenting to leadership and stakeholders.
  • Master's degree such as an MBA or MS in Engineering/Supply Chain, or equivalent advanced credentials (preferred).
  • Experience in battery manufacturing, semiconductor, chemical processing, or energy transition industries (preferred).
  • Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or equivalent certification (preferred).
  • Experience in a high-growth startup or greenfield manufacturing environment (preferred).
  • Fluency in Mandarin, German, or Japanese (preferred).
  • Familiarity with sustainability sourcing frameworks, conflict minerals compliance, or responsible sourcing standards (preferred).

Benefits

  • Full-time position.
  • Compensation commensurate with experience.
  • Travel expenses covered by the company when travel is required.

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