San Francisco, California, United States of America
Full Time
3 hours ago
$172,550 - $203,000 USD
No H1B
Key skills
CommunicationNegotiation
About this role
Role Overview
Develop sourcing strategies for complex custom batteries in next gen wearables (lithium ion, solid state, thin film), balancing safety, quality, cost, lead times, and supplier capabilities.
Serve as commercial owner for battery tech, aligning cell selection, pack architecture, and requirements across HW, SW, FW, product, and design with supply strategy to deliver safe, compliant, cost-effective solutions.
Lead supplier strategy to qualify new battery tech and vendors, build key partnerships, negotiate contracts, track performance, and drive improvement to ensure reliable supply.
Own end‑to‑end supplier and commodity strategy for battery cells and packs, including supplier selection, commercial structures, capacity alignment, and long‑term roadmap positioning
Act as the primary commercial decision‑maker for battery pricing, allocation, and trade‑offs across cost, risk, and supply continuity
Lead RFQ processes, cost modeling, negotiations, and management of cost variances across all battery cost elements
Drive disciplined supplier governance through structured QBRs/MBRs focused on capacity, clear‑to‑build readiness, delivery performance, quality, and cost
Own lifecycle execution for Battery, from early architecture alignment and technology down‑select through mass production and sustaining, while shaping long‑term supply resilience and cost competitiveness
Operate with urgency and ownership in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment, balancing near‑term build needs with long‑term strategic cost and technology roadmaps
Requirements
5+ years of work experience in strategic sourcing or procurement with a strong focus on battery components for consumer electronics
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science, Supply Chain, or related field; Master’s Degree a plus
Proven experience in negotiating commercials and a deep understanding of battery cost structures and should-cost modeling
Strong understanding of battery technology and industry trends (e.g., lithium-ion chemistries, cell design, safety standards, next-generation technologies such as solid-state and thin-film)
Excellent negotiation and communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to thrive in ambiguity, can manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, both domestically and internationally
Benefits
Competitive salary and equity packages
Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources
An Oura Ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends & family
20 days of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays plus 8 days of flexible wellness time off
Paid sick leave and parental leave
Amazing culture of collaborative and passionate coworkers