Supply Chain Manager (Batteries & Inverters)
Supply Chain Manager – Batteries & Inverters
Location: Flexible / Remote
Industry: Energy Storage, Power Infrastructure, AI Data Centers
Our client is building the power infrastructure that enables the AI era. As demand for compute accelerates beyond what the grid can support, delivers grid-safe, gigawatt-scale power systems trusted by leading cloud and AI companies. With deployed systems across 2.5 GW of hyperscale campuses, we are scaling faster than the grid itself—turning power from a constraint into a competitive advantage.
The Role
The Supply Chain Manager – Batteries & Inverters owns strategic sourcing, supplier management, and procurement for critical energy-storage and power-conversion components. This role focuses on lithium-ion battery systems, inverters, and power conversion equipment, ensuring cost-effective, compliant, and on-time delivery while supporting rapid scale.
You will partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Quality to align supply chain strategy with technical requirements and business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
Own sourcing strategies for battery cells, modules, packs, racks, BMS components, and inverters / power conversion systems (PCS)
Lead supplier selection, RFQs, negotiations, and contract execution
Drive cost reduction through competitive sourcing, multi-sourcing, and TCO analysis
Manage long-lead items and coordinate production capacity with OEMs
Supplier & Compliance Management
Qualify and manage suppliers across performance, quality, cost, and delivery
Ensure compliance with UL, IEC, IEEE, NEC, and battery shipping requirements (UN38.3, MSDS, hazmat)
Lead supplier performance reviews, corrective actions, and risk mitigation plans
Planning, Logistics & Execution
Collaborate on demand forecasting, inventory strategy, and safety stock planning
Oversee inbound logistics for domestic and international shipments, including hazmat materials
Monitor material availability, lead times, and supply risks impacting production or deployment
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with Engineering on specifications, supplier capabilities, and new technology qualification
Support Operations with production readiness and project delivery
Align with Finance on budgeting, spend analysis, and cost reporting
Support Quality with supplier audits and NCR resolution
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
5–10 years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, or procurement
Experience sourcing industrial, electrical, energy, or power-electronics components
Strong negotiation, contract management, and analytical skills
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and supply chain analytics tools
Experience with battery systems, inverters, or energy storage strongly preferred
Why This Role
Work on real, deployed power systems at gigawatt scale
Direct impact on scaling AI and hyperscale infrastructure
High-ownership role with visibility across engineering, operations, and leadership
Opportunity to shape the supply chain of next-generation technology