Global Supply Chain Manager

Peak Energy Job Title: Global Supply Chain Manager – ESS Location: Burlingame, CA Department: Supply Chain Position Type: Full-time About Peak Energy Peak Energy is the first American venture to advance globally proven Sodium-Ion battery systems as the storage standard for the new era of renewable energy on a resilient grid. Sodium-Ion is cheap, readily available and safe, making it the leading contender in a rapidly evolving market. Our leadership team is powered by decades of expertise in scaling gigawatt-level innovation at world-class companies such as Tesla, Northvolt, Apple, Powin, Enovix, Zipline, Solid Power, and Fluence. We are backed by strategic investment and product partners such as TDK Ventures and Eclipse Ventures. We are a team of engineers, operators, entrepreneurs, and partners driven by a shared ambition to set the new performance standard for renewable energy and grid resilience. Our Core Values Speed Through Focus - Move fast but understand why. Focus on the goal, don't sacrifice quality. Mission Over Self - It's about the greater good; confident humility. Take ownership and accountability. Face the Brutal Truth - Transparency, honesty, big picture curiosity. Fearless decision making. Be a Good Person - Kindness, collaboration and teamwork About the Energy Storage Supply Chain (ESS SCM) Team The Energy Storage System Supply Chain Team leads sourcing, supplier development, and qualification of outsourced components and assemblies for Peak Energy's Battery ESS Products. The team is accountable for the technical and commercial performance of our ESS supply chain, driving quality, cost, and delivery outcomes across a complex global supplier base. About The Role – Global Supply Chain Manager The ESS SCM Team is seeking a Global Supply Chain Manager to own the sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management of key mechanical electrical components across our product portfolio—including mechanical structures, enclosures, busbars, wire harnesses printed circuit board assemblies. In this role, you will drive supplier selection and contract execution, manage supplier cost and delivery performance, and partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Program teams to ensure components meet product requirements and timelines. This is a strategic, high-impact role that will help define our supply chain as we transition from prototype builds to scaled manufacturing. What You'll Do (Responsibilities) Source and manage suppliers for one or more of the following key commodities: mechanical structures, enclosures, busbars, wire harnesses, and electromechanical printed circuit board assemblies. Drive the supplier selection process with Engineering and Manufacturing stakeholders based on quality, cost, delivery, and scalability . Negotiate contracts, pricing, lead times, and commercial terms with global suppliers Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to influence DFM, design changes, and part specifications early in the development cycle Support prototype programs, NPI builds, and high-volume manufacturing transitions by ensuring supplier readiness Resolve supply chain bottlenecks and lead escalation with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery Monitor supplier KPIs (cost, quality, on time delivery) and lead business reviews to continuously improve performance Partner with Supplier Industrialization Engineering to validate process capability and mitigate risk Own cost management strategies for components lead cost down initiatives to reduce Bill of Material Cost Travel to supplier sites as needed (~10 – 20%) What You'll Bring To The Table (Qualifications) 5+ years of experience in global supply chain management, strategic sourcing, or commodity management — preferably in the Automotive, Energy Storage, or Consumer Electronics Industries. Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following concentrations: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering ... (truncated, view full listing at source)