Global Supply Chain Manager

About the company

Peak Energy is building the first U.S.-based effort to scale sodium-ion battery systems as a resilient storage solution for the renewable energy grid. The technology is attractive because sodium-ion is abundant, cost-effective, and inherently safer, making it a strong option in a fast-changing market.

The leadership team brings deep experience scaling complex innovations at major companies including Tesla, Northvolt, Apple, Powin, Enovix, Zipline, Solid Power, and Fluence. The company is supported by strategic investors and product partners such as TDK Ventures and Eclipse Ventures.

The broader team includes engineers, operators, entrepreneurs, and collaborators who are working together to set a new benchmark for renewable energy and grid reliability.

About the team

The Energy Storage Supply Chain team is responsible for sourcing, supplier development, and qualification of outsourced parts and assemblies for Peak Energy’s battery energy storage products. The group owns the technical and commercial performance of the supply chain and works to improve quality, cost, and delivery across a global supplier network.

Role overview

Peak Energy is looking for a Global Supply Chain Manager to lead sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management for critical mechanical and electrical parts across the product portfolio. This includes mechanical structures, enclosures, busbars, wire harnesses, and printed circuit board assemblies.

You will be responsible for selecting suppliers, finalizing contracts, managing cost and delivery performance, and working closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Program teams so parts meet product needs and schedules. This is a high-impact strategic role that will help shape the supply chain as the company moves from prototype work into scaled manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Identify, source, and oversee suppliers for key commodities such as mechanical structures, enclosures, busbars, wire harnesses, electromechanical assemblies, and PCB assemblies.
• Lead supplier evaluation and selection with Engineering and Manufacturing based on quality, cost, delivery, and scalability.
• Handle contract discussions, pricing, lead-time negotiation, and broader commercial terms with international suppliers.
• Work with Product and Engineering to support design-for-manufacturability decisions, design updates, and part specifications early in development.
• Support prototype efforts, new product introduction builds, and the shift to high-volume manufacturing by confirming supplier readiness.
• Remove supply chain blockers and drive supplier escalations to protect on-time delivery.
• Track supplier performance using KPIs such as cost, quality, and delivery, and run business reviews to improve results.
• Collaborate with Supplier Industrialization Engineering to verify process capability and reduce risk.
• Own component cost-management efforts and lead cost-reduction initiatives to lower bill of material cost.
• Travel to supplier locations as required, approximately 10% to 20% of the time.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in global supply chain management, strategic sourcing, or commodity management, ideally in automotive, energy storage, or consumer electronics.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent proven experience in global sourcing and supply chain roles.
• Strong familiarity with one or more relevant manufacturing processes such as sheet metal fabrication, laser cutting, turret punching, press brake forming, stamping, welding, injection molding, wire harness manufacturing, PCB assembly, or electromechanical assembly.
• Hands-on experience with should-cost modeling and cost breakdown analysis.
• Background in negotiating supplier agreements such as Master Supply Agreements and Purchase Price Agreements.
• Demonstrated success in supplier negotiation, cost reduction, and execution of commercial agreements.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Excellent communication, organization, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.
• Comfort managing several projects at once in a fast-moving startup setting.
• Interest in renewable energy, sustainability, and technology-driven environmental impact.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, roughly 10% to 20%.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Preferred qualifications

Experience working with contract manufacturers is a plus. Familiarity with energy storage systems, batteries, or complex electromechanical products is also preferred, along with exposure to ERP and PLM tools such as NetSuite and Arena.

Additional information

The company encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented groups. Peak Energy values skills, potential, and perspective, and welcomes applicants whose backgrounds may not perfectly match every requirement.

Core values

• Speed Through Focus: move quickly with clear purpose, and do not trade away quality.
• Mission Over Self: put the larger mission first, stay accountable, and act with confident humility.
• Face the Brutal Truth: prioritize transparency, honesty, curiosity, and decisive thinking.
• Be a Good Person: practice kindness, teamwork, and collaboration.

Compensation and benefits

The annual salary range for this position is $150,000 to $190,000, with final pay depending on location, experience, and skills. Benefits include flexible time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, a strong 401(k) plan, equity opportunities, and additional workplace perks.

Equal opportunity commitment

Peak Energy Technologies Inc. is committed to building an inclusive workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.