Are you ready to build America’s clean energy future with the team that will deliver? Form Energy is an American energy technology and manufacturing company. We are pioneering a new class of iron-air batteries to enable our electric grid to run on renewable, reliable, and affordable energy, every day of the year. Form Energy has been recognized by TIME as “One of the Best Inventions of 2023” for its battery technology and by MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company to Watch”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and are growing just as rapidly to meet demand. Our team has more than doubled in size in the past year, and continues to expand every day. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States. Pilot production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and later this year, production will take off to high volumes at our new factory in West Virginia. Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And right now might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of some of the most talented and motivated individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place. Role Description: Form Energy is hiring an experienced professional to manage the development and execution of Form’s global supply chain strategy for critical metal components used in Form’s pioneering iron-air battery systems. This role reports to the Sr. Manager of Global Supply Management (GSM). As part of our GSM team, you will be involved in researching markets, identifying and engaging with suppliers, developing and executing sourcing strategies, and managing key supplier relationships in collaboration with key cross-functional teams. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission! What You’ll Do:<ul style=""><li>Own the metal finished goods category at Form (with a focus on stamped, formed, and expanded mesh metal parts, as well as Form’s battery enclosure assembly), including commercial relationships and contracts within our supply base and the broader value chain</li><li>Collaborate closely with Form’s Leadership, Supply Chain, Engineering and Strategic Supply teams to define and drive execution of Form’s metal components sourcing strategy</li><li>Negotiate and deliver favorable commercial terms for metal components that optimize costs, lead times, and risk to Form by managing the end-to-end sourcing process from supplier development through qualification, negotiation, and contracting </li><li>Secure best-in-class pricing for metal components through detailed price analysis and negotiations, continual cost reductions, cost avoidance, and logistics optimization</li><li>Monitor current category market conditions, evaluating supplier capacities and competitive landscapes, technology roadmaps and supply/demand challenges &amp; opportunities</li><li>Ensure Form is working with best-in-class suppliers and mitigating risks by rigorously analyzing component and manufacturing costs, performing risk analyses, forecasting industry trends, and leveraging your own expertise in metals markets and production processes</li></ul>What You’ll Bring:<ul style=""><li>Deep category experience (4+ years) in metal finished goods strategic sourcing, market/pricing mechanics, and manufacturing processes in a fast-paced, highly fluid environment; </li><li>Solid understanding of commercial terms, contract structures, and IP concepts</li><li>Fact-based, detail-oriented, data-driven decision making along with strong analytical skills; ability to thrive in the face of ambiguity and make decisions based on partial information</li><li>Excellent communication and organizational skills; an optimistic, high-energy “people person” with a strong desire to build collaborative relationships and make things happen</li><li>Ability to work both independently and collaborate cross-functionally on multiple tasks and projects; a team-player</li><li>Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, or similar discipline</li><li>Ability to work in the US and travel globally as necessary</li></ul>#LI-Hybrid#LI-KK1Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here. When it comes to you and your family’s health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed. To build a clean and equitable energy future, we need everyone at the table. We strive to form a team as diverse as the communities we will serve with our technology, and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

Revolutionizing renewable energy with cost-effective, multi-day storage systems for a reliable and sustainable electric grid.

Senior Global Supply Manager, Metals

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For moreinformation, please see:https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11800855 Invenergy drivesinnovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experienceand unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing ourcustomers and communities. We provide power generation and storagesolutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future.We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy.Job DescriptionPosition OverviewThe responsibilities of the Procurement Senior Associate include issuingbids, drafting contracts, administering contracts, and managingrelationships with capital component suppliers, manufacturers, andinternal departments while driving towards cost reduction and improvedfleet availability. The role will report to the Renewable ProcurementManager. This position works a hybrid schedule from Invenergy\'s officein downtown Chicago.Responsibilities<ul><li>Evaluate suppliers, products, and services to obtain comparativeinformation for use in developing strategic sourcing strategies andexecuting associated master supply agreements.</li><li>Prepare and evaluate formal and informal bid and request forproposal (RFP) packages for analysis and approval.</li><li>Drive commercial negotiations and define contractual obligationswithin delegated scope of responsibility and in accordance withInvenergy\'s procurement policies.</li><li>Support critical supplier relationship management and assist inbuilding strategy for future partnerships within areas of assignedresponsibility.</li><li>Conduct studies and spend analyses to determine new or bettersources of supply for products, services, or commodities withinareas of assigned responsibility.</li><li>Analyze price trends and assess their impact on future activities,continuously develop market knowledge, and assess suppliers basedupon organizational key performance indicators.</li><li>Perform continuous contract management and process improvementwithin sourcing scope.</li><li>Train personnel as needed and support implementation of procurementprocesses across the business.</li><li>Other duties or assignments as needed.</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor\'s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering,Operations Management, or related discipline</li><li>3+ years\' experience in category management, strategic sourcing,procurement or a related field</li><li>Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employervisa sponsorship now or in the future.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Strong ability to analyze data and interpret statistics.</li><li>Experience in project management and strategic problem solving.</li><li>Experienced commercial negotiator, with an understanding of thelegal aspects of procurement</li><li>Proven and influential verbal and written communicator</li><li>Excellent organizational and administrative skills includingexceptional attention to detail</li></ul>BenefitsEligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), bonus, paid time off, etc.Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to, among otherthings, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

Empowering folks with a broad array of clean energy possibilities.

Procurement Senior Associate, Operations - R07700-4121

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For moreinformation, please see:https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11782177 Invenergy drivesinnovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experienceand unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing ourcustomers and communities. We provide power generation and storagesolutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future.We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy.Job DescriptionPosition Overview(Note: this role is based in Chicago, IL or those open torelocating)The Procurement Manager, Onshore Turbines, will support the onshoredevelopment team in the execution of Invenergy\'s procurement,contracting, and execution strategy for its global and US portfolio ofonshore wind projects. This role includes collecting and analyzingmarket and pricing information, commercial negotiations, and review oftechnical information. The position will have the ability to participatein formulating commercial strategy, work in a multidisciplinary team,and participate in contract negotiations with external parties. Thisrole reports to the Director of Renewable Procurement and is located inour headquarters which is Chicago, IL.Duties and Responsibilities:<ul><li>Develop and implement procurement strategies that position Invenergyfor success across its onshore wind portfolio</li><li>Maintain existing commercial relationships with key equipmentsuppliers and endeavor to evaluate, establish, and cultivate newrelationships with strategic suppliers.</li><li>Lead commercial negotiations for equipment supply, installation andproject offtake contracts. Ensure that terms and conditions are inline with market expectations and align with all applicable projectagreements including construction agreements and project saleagreements.</li><li>Collaborate with internal engineering, commercial, development,permitting, project management, legal, finance, and operations teamsto define the project requirements and ensure the procurement andcontracting approach aligns with those requirements.</li><li>Establish and maintain internal pricing and market intelligencedatabases based on continuous market research, knowledge, andtrends. Build and implement tools and processes that facilitateefficient gathering, verification, analysis, and communication ofthis information.</li><li>Prepare RFPs and manage the tendering process with internal andexternal stakeholders. Review RFP responses to ensure conformity andcompleteness of responses. Work with bidders to address anydeficiencies.</li><li>Work with origination, development, and engineering teams to developcompetitive proposals to customers, including through thedevelopment of robust pricing proposals</li><li>Proactively identify risks to the successful completion ofInvenergy\'s onshore wind projects and work closely with allstakeholders to mitigate risks.</li><li>Proactively identify opportunities to create value for the projectby reducing cost, improving the schedule, optimizing design,increasing reliability, or minimizing risk</li><li>Work with and manage external consultants as required to meet thegoals and objectives of the onshore wind procurement team</li><li>Coordinate with the project management team during project executionto identify lessons learned and ensure they are implemented intofuture procurement and contracting processes</li><li>Support technical due diligence, financing, and projectcertification, including managing contractor participation as needed</li><li>Create, maintain, update and track documents and data related torenewable energy contracts</li><li>Surface and resolve issues in ongoing contract negotiations andreviews</li><li>Manage both internal and external stakeholder expectatio s.Participate in community outreach and stakeholder events as needed.</li><li>Attend conferences and participate in industry groups as required tostay abreast of the onshore wind market.</li></ul>Required Skills:<ul><li>BS or MS in an engineering, business, or legal discipline. Otherdegrees could be considered pending relevant work experience.</li><li>5+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, orbidding and contracting (with at least 1-2 years of experience inonshore wind, renewable energy construction, or a related field)</li><li>Proven and influential verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Excellent organizational, interpersonal, leadership, timemanagement, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills</li><li>Ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects at one time.</li><li>Ability to travel domestically and globally up to 25% of the time.</li><li>Verbal and written communication skills</li></ul>Preferred Skills:Experience with and technical understanding of large-scale renewableenergy projects is preferredA desire to work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environmentDesire to work in a dynamic environment alongside people with multipleinterests and backgrounds.

Procurement Manager, Onshore Turbines - R06851-4121

Are you ready to build America’s clean energy future with the team that will deliver? Form Energy is an American energy technology and manufacturing company. We are pioneering a new class of iron-air batteries to enable our electric grid to run on renewable, reliable, and affordable energy, every day of the year. Form Energy has been recognized by TIME as “One of the Best Inventions of 2023” for its battery technology and by MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company to Watch”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and are growing just as rapidly to meet demand. Our team has more than doubled in size in the past year, and continues to expand every day. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States. Pilot production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and later this year, production will take off to high volumes at our new factory in West Virginia. Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And right now might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of some of the most talented and motivated individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place. <h2>Role Description</h2>Form Energy is hiring a highly skilled supply chain professional to develop and execute the sourcing strategy for battery systems-level components to be used in Form’s pioneering iron-air battery systems. This role reports to the Sr. Manager of Global Supply Management (GSM). As part of our GSM team, you will be involved in researching markets, identifying and engaging with suppliers, developing and executing sourcing strategies, and managing key supplier relationships in collaboration with key cross-functional teams. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission! <h3>What you'll do:</h3><ul style=""><li>Own the Systems-level component category, and build and maintain partnerships with our strategic suppliers to support our Gen 1 energy storage system scale-up; the Systems-level BOM includes electrical parts such as circuit breakers, load centers, sensors, and wiring etc, as well as mechanical components such as pumps, heaters, conduit, etc.</li><li>Act as the primary contact with suppliers on contract and pricing negotiations, development and production lead times, escalations and resolution</li><li>Drive commercial cost negotiations with suppliers based on cost-models and analyses of current market conditions to ensure Form receives best-in-class pricing</li><li>Monitor current market conditions and technology roadmaps to proactively identify and address any supply challenges and future-proof our sourcing strategy for the Systems category</li><li>Collaborate closely with Form’s Leadership, Supply Chain, Engineering and Strategic Supply teams to define and drive execution of Form’s Systems sourcing strategy</li></ul><h3>What you'll bring:</h3><ul style=""><li>At least 4 years of strategic sourcing and/or category management experience in a fast-paced, highly fluid environment</li><li>Deep expertise managing procurement for bulk-purchased off-the-shelf and customized components for use in in battery systems or other similar products</li><li>Outstanding data evaluation and analysis skills</li><li>Excellent communication skills; experience presenting clear recommendations to leadership to drive strategic and operational decision making</li><li>Ability to travel domestically and internationally approx. 30% of the time</li><li>Bachelors or Masters in Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Electrical Engineering or similar discipline </li></ul>#LI-Hybrid#LI-KK1Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here. When it comes to you and your family’s health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed. To build a clean and equitable energy future, we need everyone at the table. We strive to form a team as diverse as the communities we will serve with our technology, and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

Senior Global Supply Manager, Electromechanical Systems

Invenergy drives innovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experience and unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing our customers and communities. We provide power generation and storage solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future. We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy. Job DescriptionPosition Overview The responsibilities of the Procurement Senior Associate include issuing bids, drafting contracts, administering contracts, and managing relationships with capital component suppliers, manufacturers, and internal departments while driving towards cost reduction and improved fleet availability. The role will report to the Renewable Procurement Manager. This position works a hybrid schedule from Invenergy's office in downtown Chicago.Responsibilities<ul><li>Evaluate suppliers, products, and services to obtain comparative information for use in developing strategic sourcing strategies and executing associated master supply agreements.</li><li>Prepare and evaluate formal and informal bid and request for proposal (RFP) packages for analysis and approval.</li><li>Drive commercial negotiations and define contractual obligations within delegated scope of responsibility and in accordance with Invenergy’s procurement policies.</li><li>Support critical supplier relationship management and assist in building strategy for future partnerships within areas of assigned responsibility.</li><li>Conduct studies and spend analyses to determine new or better sources of supply for products, services, or commodities within areas of assigned responsibility.</li><li>Analyze price trends and assess their impact on future activities, continuously develop market knowledge, and assess suppliers based upon organizational key performance indicators.</li><li>Perform continuous contract management and process improvement within sourcing scope.</li><li>Train personnel as needed and support implementation of procurement processes across the business.</li><li>Other duties or assignments as needed.</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations Management, or related discipline</li><li>3+ years’ experience in category management, strategic sourcing, procurement or a related field</li><li>Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Strong ability to analyze data and interpret statistics.</li><li>Experience in project management and strategic problem solving.</li><li>Experienced commercial negotiator, with an understanding of the legal aspects of procurement</li><li>Proven and influential verbal and written communicator</li><li>Excellent organizational and administrative skills including exceptional attention to detail</li></ul>BenefitsEligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), bonus, paid time off, etc. Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

Procurement Senior Associate, Operations

Are you ready to build America’s clean energy future with the team that will deliver? Form Energy is an American energy technology and manufacturing company. We are pioneering a new class of iron-air batteries to enable our electric grid to run on renewable, reliable, and affordable energy, every day of the year. Form Energy has been recognized by TIME as “One of the Best Inventions of 2023” for its battery technology and by MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company to Watch”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and are growing just as rapidly to meet demand. Our team has more than doubled in size in the past year, and continues to expand every day. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States. Pilot production of our iron-air batteries has already begun, and later this year, production will take off to high volumes at our new factory in West Virginia. Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And right now might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of some of the most talented and motivated individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place. <h2>Role Description</h2>Form Energy is hiring an experienced professional to manage the development and execution of Form’s global supply chain strategy for critical battery chemicals and raw materials used in Form’s pioneering iron-air battery systems. This role reports to the Manager, Global Supply Management (“GSM”) for Active Battery Materials. As part of the “Actives” GSM team, you will establish and execute on Form’s commercial-scale battery chemicals sourcing strategy, owning categories like bulk commodity chemicals, specialty carbons and catalysts, adhesives, toll processed goods, and other specialty materials. You will deliver shrewd insights based on a deep understanding of upstream manufacturing processes, market trends, and Form’s requirements, ensuring delivery of quality materials that meet Form’s bold performance, cost, and timeline requirements. The successful candidate will rely on their combination of business acumen, technical depth, innate curiosity, and experience in battery chemicals categories to bring strategic approaches and oversight to the sourcing of these critical raw material components, while developing and maintaining positive, productive relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners alike. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with a breakthrough technology and an incredible mission!<h3>What you'll do:</h3><ul style=""><li>Own the battery chemicals and raw materials category at Form (e.g., bulk commodity chemicals, specialty carbons and catalysts, adhesives, toll processed goods, and other specialty materials), including commercial relationships and contracts within our supply base and value chain</li><li>Collaborate closely with Form’s Leadership, Supply Chain, R&amp;D, Engineering and Strategic Supply teams to define and drive execution of Form’s battery chemicals sourcing strategy</li><li>Negotiate and deliver favorable commercial terms for battery chemical components &amp; manufacturing that optimize costs, lead times, and risk to Form by managing the end-to-end sourcing process from supplier development through qualification, negotiation, and contracting </li><li>Secure best-in-class pricing for Form’s battery chemicals and raw materials through detailed price analysis and negotiations, continual cost reductions, cost avoidance, and logistics optimization</li><li>Monitor current category market conditions, evaluating capacities and competitive landscapes, technology roadmaps and supply/demand challenges &amp; opportunities</li><li>Ensure Form is working with best-in-class suppliers and mitigating risks by rigorously analyzing component and manufacturing costs, performing risk analyses, forecasting industry trends, and leveraging your own expertise in chemicals markets and production processes</li></ul><h3>What you'll bring:</h3><ul style=""><li>Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, or similar discipline</li><li>Deep category experience (5+ years) in chemicals and/or battery raw materials sourcing, market/pricing mechanics, and manufacturing processes in a fast-paced, highly fluid environment</li><li>Strong analytical skills, with a demonstrated ability to generate bottom-up “should-cost” models based on an understanding of manufacturing processes; comfortable with spreadsheets</li><li>Solid understanding of commercial terms, contract structures, and IP concepts</li><li>Fact-based, detail-oriented, data-driven decision making; ability to thrive in the face of ambiguity</li><li>Excellent communication and organizational skills; an optimistic, high-energy “people person” with a strong desire to build collaborative relationships and make things happen</li><li>Ability to work both independently and collaborate cross-functionally on multiple tasks and projects; a team-player</li><li>Ability to work in the US and travel globally as necessary</li></ul>#LI-Hybrid#LI-KK1Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here. When it comes to you and your family’s health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed. To build a clean and equitable energy future, we need everyone at the table. We strive to form a team as diverse as the communities we will serve with our technology, and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

Global Supply Manager, Battery Chemicals

<div>We are Universe Energy, and we are the battery dismantling and repurposing company.Our mission is to scale battery reuse as the largest source of the next billion batteries. The world needs 2 billion batteries by 2050, but this comes at a huge cost to the planet, as we need to mine 30x more. We dismantle and sort used battery packs 7x faster and 50% cheaper than by hand using robotics, AI and sound for EV OEMs, battery makers and fleets. Once we dismantle 1000s of battery packs, we repurpose them into $4000 cheap grid batteries that are 20% cheaper than making new ones. Our vision is to become the leading maker of zero-impact batteries by building 1 million batteries/year by 2035. This will power a truly clean energy revolution at scale and reduce 6 Giga tons of CO2 by 2050. We are Universe Energy, and we make batteries eternal.</div>Job objective You will scale the supply of batteries by running operations to ship, dismantle, and test batteries. You manage vendor partnerships to source hardware &amp; software and coordinate with logistics companies to get the batteries from suppliers' premises to Los Angeles facilities. You are well-versed in operating complex value chains such as the battery, EV &amp; automation. You're excited to start from a blank slate and use first principles to design the first battery dismantling &amp; repurposing facility. As a jack of all trades, you have a strong strategic sense, a keen analytical mind, and operational hustle. You have grown operations teams before, you make sure factory operations are realized at the right pace and you do whatever it takes to make operations run smoothly.<h3>How you will contribute</h3><ul style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Source batteries from OEMs, services centers, and dismantlers to ship batteries, store them safely, and deploy testing and dismantling processes.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Craft operational roadmap, set goals &amp; OKRs, and make execution plans. Manage these with agile project management methods for teams to be aligned. Oversee smooth execution of high-impact projects</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Operationalize office, lab, and warehouse spaces. Select facilities, file permitting, and decide on logistics partners to process battery volumes. File permit documentation, agree on insurance and ensure safe practices.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Drive the pilot, process, and facility planning from process design, and permit documentation up to design of the battery repurposing plant. Run pilot operations with bringing dismantling and testing machines to customers. </li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Establish partnerships to set up pilot programs in robotics, battery testing, and the development of battery management systems. Identify, develop, negotiate, and manage vendors and suppliers. </li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Ramp up production of repurposed grid batteries by constructing and developing factories. Develop battery repurposing processes, grid battery integrations, and BMS development for first batches of batteries.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Build and manage financial models such as cash flow statements, balance sheets, and fundraising scenarios to project manufacturing capacity and estimate factory budgets.</li></ul><h3>The skills &amp; experience that you bring</h3><ul><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">At least a B.Sc. in Physics, engineering, or science study. Preferably completed an M.Sc. program in operations, manufacturing, automation, or supply chain management. </li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">3-5 years of experience in strategic, analytical, product, and/or operational fields in a high-growth startup environment.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">3-5 yrs experience engineering experience in developing battery and/or automation systems from early development to mass production stage.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">3-5 yrs experience in manufacturing complex hardware to scale processes from early-product to high-volume in battery, electric vehicle, and automation industry or equivalent industry.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">+3 experience in managing supply chains by sourcing vendors and negotiating supply contracts; demonstrated skills in supplier operational and relationship management.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">+3 yrs experience in program management while comfortable navigating ambiguous situations, and working across teams &amp; external stakeholders.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Highly organized, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and broad strategic business knowledge. Experience with data analysis and budget management with a focus on operations &amp; manufacturing.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Bias towards action and impact with emotional intelligence to switch contexts between stakeholders. Comfortable working in a fasting-moving and high-growth environment.</li></ul><h3>How to hit a homerun</h3><ul><li>Experience in a high-growth startup and/or technology company as VP of Manufacturing or Operations.</li><li>Experience with SQL or a willingness/aptitude to develop and run data-models.</li></ul><div><div>Reach out to <a href="mailto:careers@universeenergy.ai">careers@universeenergy.ai </a>for questions, comments and/or feedback before applying.</div></div>

Revolutionizing battery reuse with intelligent robotics to scale affordable grid storage and reduce carbon emissions.

Head of Operations

<div>We are Universe Energy, and we are the battery dismantling and repurposing company.Our mission is to scale battery reuse as the largest source of the next billion batteries. The world needs 2 billion batteries by 2050, but this comes at a huge cost to the planet, as we need to mine 30x more. We dismantle and sort used battery packs 7x faster and 50% cheaper than by hand using robotics, AI and sound for EV OEMs, battery makers and fleets. Once we dismantle 1000s of battery packs, we repurpose them into $4000 cheap grid batteries that are 20% cheaper than making new ones. Our vision is to become the leading maker of zero-impact batteries by building 1 million batteries/year by 2035. This will power a truly clean energy revolution at scale and reduce 6 Giga tons of CO2 by 2050. We are Universe Energy, and we make batteries eternal.</div><h3 style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"> Job objective </h3>You will connect to customers and suppliers to source used batteries from EV OEMs and deploy repurposed batteries to grid projects. You will first ramp up the supply of used batteries from EV OEMs, fleet operators, battery OEMs, and local service centers. Then, you will deliver repurposed batteries to grid storage developers, data centers, microgrids, and commercial buildings. You're great at driving sales and partnerships from the first conversation to define pilot contracts, and then shape long-term volume contracts. The starting point is working closely with customer teams and their engineers to shape pilot programs. You're excited to analyze, experiment, and validate value chains, propose strategic positioning, shape customer profiles, and synthesize into go-to-market strategy while experimenting with business models.To support grant programs and fundraising campaigns, you will also write grant applications, run financial models, and shape regulations to scale battery reuse.<h3 style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">How you will contribute </h3><ul style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">You are a contagious evangelist of the Universe Energy mission, you love to write compelling stories, bring customer presentations with panache, and you are a very empathetic listener to understand the customer's needs.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Operationalize go-to-market strategies by shaping customer profiles and list target accounts. Perform market, economics, and value chain analyses of supply and demand for battery repurposing. Validate commercial assumptions, strategies, and operational plans.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Source customer and partnership leads, moving customer meetings forward, and negotiating contracts. Understand the organization chart, and function of each contact, especially the decision-makers of the customers and its teams. Shape pilot programs with OEM and grid storage partners. </li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Drive the sales cycle by generating leads, learning customer requirements, delivering value propositions, presenting product proposals, running contract negotiations, and closing deals. </li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Obsess over understanding the customer. Learn product roadmaps, operational requirements, and tradeoffs for make-buy decisions. Work closely with the customer through direct virtual and async communication and visit them regularly.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Write business plans, technology roadmaps, and operational plans for grant applications, and fundraising documents.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Model financial scenarios, strategic value chains, and business models with pricing. Map regulatory trends and propose the implementation of new regulations to scale battery reuse. </li></ul><h3 style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">The skills &amp; experience that you bring </h3><ul style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">At least a B.Sc. in Physics, engineering, or science study. Preferably completed an M.Sc. program in business, economics, or finance. </li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Successfully closed multiple B2B product contracts from customer intro to volume contracts from low to high volumes.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">3-5 years as a business development, sales, partnership, and/or account management leader, in externally facing roles and with international partners.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">3-5 years experience in crafting go-to-market strategy, developing customer profiles, sourcing potential customers, and performing targeted outreach to generate leads. </li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Driven sales cycle from value confirmation, and value proposal presentation up to closing contracts from early pilot to high-volume programs for battery and/or automation products.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Deep understanding of the battery, EV OEM, and grid storage supply chain. Strong network within at least one US EV OEM and or European OEM and grid storage developer.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Highly effective collaborator, having successfully worked with a diverse range of people and partners to drive program progress, ensure alignment, and prioritize key initiatives.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Ability to guide conversations in the desired direction in any situation. Ability to stay firm, confident, and unrattled in challenging sales outreach, customer presentations, pricing negotiations, and contract closures.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Technical understanding of batteries, robotics, and EVs is preferred. Communicate fluently in English and German. </li></ul><h3 style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">How to hit a homerun </h3><ul style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Experience in battery, electric vehicle, and automation industry or similar. </li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Technical understanding of batteries, robotics, and EVs.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Experience in a high-growth startup and/or technology startup.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Willingness to travel internationally to battery, grid, and EV conferences.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Fluency in German and Mandarin.</li></ul> <div><div>Reach out to <a href="mailto:careers@universeenergy.ai">careers@universeenergy.ai </a>for questions, comments and/or feedback before applying.</div></div>

Head of Business Development

<div><div><div><div><div>About Redwood Materials<div>Redwood Materials was founded in 2017 to create a circular supply chain for electric vehicles and clean energy products, making them more sustainable and driving down the cost for batteries. We’re doing this by developing and deploying new technologies to increase the scope and scale of recycled and sustainable materials in the global battery supply chain.</div></div></div></div></div></div>Recruiting Operations Manager Redwood Materials is seeking a proactive, strategic Recruiting Operations Manager to join our growing Recruiting team. The Recruiting Operations Manager will be responsible for developing and administering talent acquisition programs, tools/systems, analytics, and processes that drive efficiency and operational excellence. Responsibilities will include: <ul><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Lead the identification, development, and execution of talent acquisition solutions across the recruitment function. </li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Oversee and manage recruiting team projects, programs, and workstreams. </li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Serve as the recruiting operations subject matter expert and point of contact for the internal talent acquisition team, business partners, and external parties. </li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Partner closely with HR, Legal, IT, Finance, and other cross-functional teams. </li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Help spearhead key TA programs, including but not limited to Mobility, Branding, and DE&amp;I. </li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Develop and maintain standardized workflows, templates, and guidelines for recruiters and coordinators to follow throughout the recruitment lifecycle. </li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Create scalable processes that streamline and enhance the recruiting experience for candidates and the business. </li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Administer and onboard recruitment technology solutions such as applicant tracking systems (ATS), sourcing platforms, and assessment tools. </li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Provide training and support to recruiters and hiring managers. </li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Drive data analytics/reporting and visualization to improve recruiting efforts. </li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Utilize data to partner with HR and improve Compensation &amp; Benefits and ensure market competitiveness. </li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Manage relationships with external vendors, including job boards, pre-employment contacts, and other service providers. </li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Continuously evaluate vendor performance and identify opportunities for optimization. </li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, regulations, and internal policies. </li></ul>Desired Qualifications: <ul><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. </li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">5-10 years of recruiting experience on a high-performing team. </li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">3-5 years of experience leading teams. </li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">3+ years in a Recruiting Operations capacity. </li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Strong understanding of talent acquisition systems/tools and programs. </li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Demonstrated program and project management skills in a high-growth, scrappy, ambiguous environment. </li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Experience revamping or building out new recruiting operations at scale across a sizeable organization. </li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Strong business acumen and ability to manage multiple initiatives, while keeping a clear attention to detail. </li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Ability to work cross functionally with key stakeholders to ensure successful and aligned partnerships. </li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. </li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Strength in reporting metrics, data analytics, and visualization tools (e.g. Alteryx, Tableau). </li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Passion for sustainability and contributing to positive change. </li></ul> The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience. <div>The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience. We collect personal information (PI) from you in connection with your application for employment with Redwood Materials, including the following categories of PI: identifiers, personal records, professional or employment information, and inferences drawn from your PI. We collect your PI for our purposes, including performing services and operations related to your potential employment. If you have additional privacy-related questions, please contact us at privacy@redwoodmaterials.com.</div>

Innovating sustainable battery production with closed-loop supply chain and local manufacturing for eco-friendly impact.

Recruiting Operations Manager

<div><div><div><div><div>About Redwood Materials<div>Redwood Materials was founded in 2017 to create a circular supply chain for electric vehicles and clean energy products, making them more sustainable and driving down the cost for batteries. We’re doing this by developing and deploying new technologies to increase the scope and scale of recycled and sustainable materials in the global battery supply chain.</div></div></div></div></div></div>Business Development Manager – Cell OEMWe are seeking a Business Development Manager – Cell OEM, to join the team at Redwood. In this position, you will be responsible for sourcing lithium-ion battery material from battery cell manufacturing companies in North America.  This role is vital to our overall mission and is a key driving force to meeting our company goals in accelerating the production of local, sustainable battery materials and ensuring that end-of-life batteries and materials are collected and processed safely. This position will include strategic account planning, account development, relationship management, and sales management. You’ll work with business and technical teams across Redwood, collaborating to solve business problems with multiple stakeholders. The person who takes on this challenge, if successful, will be instrumental in paving the way for how this industry is shaped and the future of sourcing at Redwood.Responsibilities will include:<ul><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Build, foster and maintain relationships with battery cell manufacturers to coordinate multi-level partnerships for recycled battery materials. Align multiple locations and global stakeholder when necessary. </li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Manage the product qualification at customers, understanding the technical issues, and communicate with key stake holders internally and externally to manage the qualification timeline and customers’ expectations.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Accountable for making sure the business is on track - the plant is at full utilization, with a strong customer mix, and that we’re exceeding customer expectations. Also ensuring that battery material is procured profitably, considering sourcing cost, operating costs, and logistics cost to feed the machine that is producing the most sustainable battery materials in the world.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Recognize customers’ project/program in detail and align our resource to the right program and priorities as well as identify future growth opportunities for the lithium battery sourcing business. </li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Understand customers’ value chain and influences of each player in the value chain. Direct global resources to manage the global value chain appropriately as well as negotiate the various contracts (volume, prices, all other T&amp;Cs) with customers.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Be the oracle of the battery cell sourcing space and back it up with facts, analysis, industry and technology trends, and scenario planning. You’ll develop business cases and justify them. Strategically navigating an executable plan.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Ability to travel 25% when necessary for meetings, tours etc.</li></ul>Desired Qualifications:<ul><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, engineering, or business. Technical background a plus.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">5-10 years of Sales/business/technical sales experience.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Automotive, mining, metallurgical or lithium-ion battery industry experience is strongly preferred.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Fluent in English for global communication to lead the account management.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Strong leadership skills with logical communication.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">People skills to develop good relationships with customers even when the situation is very tough.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">People skills to respect others and motivate the rest of the team.   </li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Experience in managing partners, i.e. JV partners, alliance partners.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Smart, scrappy, entrepreneurial, science-loving, having a bias for action and a lot of grit.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">An ability to have fun while tackling hard problems!</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!</li></ul><div>The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience. We collect personal information (PI) from you in connection with your application for employment with Redwood Materials, including the following categories of PI: identifiers, personal records, professional or employment information, and inferences drawn from your PI. We collect your PI for our purposes, including performing services and operations related to your potential employment. If you have additional privacy-related questions, please contact us at privacy@redwoodmaterials.com.</div>

Business Development Manager, Cell OEM

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For moreinformation, please see:https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11843746 Invenergy drivesinnovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experienceand unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing ourcustomers and communities. We provide power generation and storagesolutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future.We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy.This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar daysfrom the posting date. This position will remain open for applicationbased on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day postingwindow.Job DescriptionPosition OverviewThe Senior Manager, Sustainable Procurement will be responsible forleading the formation and implementation of sustainable procurementstrategies for Invenergy\'s renewable project pipeline, in alignmentwith Invenergy\'s company-wide Environmental Social Governance (ESG)policies and initiatives. The on-site position will be based in Chicago,Illinois and will require travel up to 10-15% of the time. This rolereports to the Senior Vice President of Global Sourcing.Duties and Responsibilities:<ul><li>Coordinate with suppliers to identify strategic sourcingopportunities to progress Invenergy\'s sustainability objectives.</li><li>Identify and analyze emissions data streams from suppliers to assessScope 3 emissions profiles. Collaborate with internal stakeholdersto ensure data collection as well as data analysis tools and methodsare in line with prudent industry practices and align across thecompany.</li><li>Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to develop and implementcorporate supplier diversity strategies that aim to achieve supplychain diversity and inclusion, meet customer expectations, anddeliver results in accordance with company objectives.</li><li>Continually assess supplier onboarding and selection criteria toincorporate market sustainability metrics.</li><li>Research technologies and emerging market drivers that align withInvenergy\'s sustainability initiatives.</li><li>Coordinate with internal stakeholders to continually ensure thatInvenergy\'s sourcing and procurement approach aligns with companysustainability objectives.</li><li>Grow and manage a team of sustainable supply chain and procurementprofessionals in support of Invenergy sustainable procurementefforts.</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor\'s degree in supply chain management, engineering, or aphysical science</li><li>5+ years of experience in supply chain management or procurement</li><li>Experience with data analysis and visualization tools</li><li>Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employervisa sponsorship now or in the future.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>3+ years of experience in the renewable energy industry with ademonstrated interest in sustainable procurement. People managementexperience is a plus.</li><li>Background in sustainability and ESG practices. Understanding ofdifferent classifications of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions andrelevant metrics is a plus.</li><li>Demonstrated contract negotiation and contract management skillswith an understanding of the legal aspects of procurement.</li><li>Ability to multi-task and manage multiple deliverables and projectsconcurrently.</li><li>Excellent verbal, writing, and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Desire to work in a dynamic environment alongside people withmultiple interests and disciplines.</li></ul>Salary Range\$139,000 - \$159,000BenefitsEligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), bonus, paid time off, etc.Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to, among oth rthings, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

Senior Manager, Sustainable Procurement - R07692-4121

<div><h2>About Us</h2>We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the world’s transition to clean energy. To create this future, our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground-breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries, while reducing their size and weight. The result? Smaller more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. We're tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day, and together we're redefining what's possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world?</div><h2>Who You Are</h2>You are an experienced Supply Chain leader with deep experience in scaling teams, supporting large capital projects, and growing a company. You have successfully built and run organizations, within manufacturing companies, that create strategies and translate them into successful execution. You are a respected leader who empowers and inspires others through knowledge transfer and a commitment to learning. Your forward-thinking approach supports the company in managing risk and growing effectively.<h2>Responsibilities and Duties  </h2><ul><li>Develop Sila’s Supply Chain strategy that supports our culture of innovation, development, and manufacturing. </li><li>Build relationships with suppliers, vendors, and partners that establish long-term supply channels and ensure reliable operations. </li><li>Provide strong and thoughtful leadership to the team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Mentor and develop team members to build a high-performing and motivated group.</li><li>Oversee sourcing through purchasing, ensuring compliance with quality standards, budgetary constraints, and regulatory requirements. </li><li>Drive initiatives for improvement and cost optimization across the end-to-end supply chain process, including sourcing, purchasing, inventory management, transportation, and warehousing. Support solutions to enhance visibility, traceability, and efficiency.</li><li>Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including disruptions in the availability of raw materials, geopolitical issues, and market fluctuations. Develop contingency plans to ensure business continuity and minimize disruptions.</li><li>Champion sustainability initiatives to minimize the company's environmental footprint and promote responsible sourcing practices.</li></ul><h2>Knowledge and Skill Requirements </h2><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.</li><li>15+ years experience in supply chain management, procurement, and logistics, in a manufacturing or industrial industry.</li><li>Leadership acumen - with the ability to engage, inspire, and motivate </li><li>Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>Demonstrated skills in negotiation and contract management.</li><li>Proficiency in supply chain systems.</li><li>Knowledge of regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices related to supply chain management.</li><li>Commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility.</li></ul><h2>Physical Demands and Working Conditions</h2><ul><li>Move long distances (such as from building to building) and be stationary for extended periods of time</li><li>Operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, copier/printer, etc in a fixed location</li></ul>The starting base pay for this role is between $243,000 and $286,000 at the time of posting. The actual base pay depends on many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. Base pay is only one part of Sila’s competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, equity, and bonuses.  The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.<div><h2>Working at Sila</h2>We believe that building a diverse team at Sila helps us amplify our individual talents. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone. We are proud to celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, national origin, or any other status protected by law.</div>

Revolutionary battery materials chemistry partner for leading consumer electronics and automotive OEMs, accelerating product innovation. Founded in 2011

VP of Supply Chain

<div><div><div><div><div>About Redwood Materials<div>Redwood Materials was founded in 2017 to create a circular supply chain for electric vehicles and clean energy products, making them more sustainable and driving down the cost for batteries. We’re doing this by developing and deploying new technologies to increase the scope and scale of recycled and sustainable materials in the global battery supply chain.</div></div></div></div></div></div>Business Analyst We are seeking a Business Analyst to join the team at Redwood Materials. You’ll be responsible for all things data within the Business Development (Sales &amp; Sourcing) and Market Strategy team. You will map out &amp; track partnerships within the electric vehicle supply chain. You’ll gain an understanding of the current and forecasted market size, supply &amp; demand balance for key battery components and metals and identify gaps/opportunities or Redwood’s products and services.Responsibilities will include:<ul><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">You should be skilled at manipulating data with tools including Excel, SQL, enterprise and customer relationship management systems, market data sources, etc.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Develop business cases and justify them with an actual executable plan. Develop KPIs for the business and hold the org (and yourself) to them (think Excel, PowerBI).</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">The ability to be able to mine our internal systems &amp; data (Oracle, etc.) and collect external data too (pricing, market demand, etc.). Developing a solid understanding of our industry (recycling and battery materials, both copper foil and cathode), our market (battery cell and EV OEMs) as well as technology trends is critical.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Leverage Business Intelligence software (ex: PowerBI, Tableau) to track inventory volumes, statuses, and values. Maintaining existing critical business dashboards, handle ad-hoc data requests, and track progress towards KPIs.</li></ul>Desired Qualifications:<ul><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, engineering, business administration/finance, or similar.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">2+ years’ experience in business/data analytics, business/product management, consulting, or corporate strategy; global commercial experience is a plus.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Battery, Battery Materials, Battery Metals (mining or recycled), or Commodities industry experience is helpful.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Results oriented: we’re in a hurry - a sense of pace and urgency is critical.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Our business is “dynamic,” meaning our market and we can change quickly. You’ll need to be comfortable in a startup environment. Think independent, motivated, self-starter.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Strong analytical skills are needed. You should be able to interpret data/analysis and intuitively identify/troubleshoot gaps in quantitative analysis. Distilling data into actionable recommendations is key.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">You won’t have the entire organization reporting to you, but you’ll need to be able to influence them to accomplish your goals. An ability to foster and maintain relationships both internally and externally is essential.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!</li></ul> <div>The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience. We collect personal information (PI) from you in connection with your application for employment with Redwood Materials, including the following categories of PI: identifiers, personal records, professional or employment information, and inferences drawn from your PI. We collect your PI for our purposes, including performing services and operations related to your potential employment. If you have additional privacy-related questions, please contact us at privacy@redwoodmaterials.com.</div>

Business Analyst

<div>We are Universe Energy, and we are the battery dismantling and repurposing company.Our mission is to scale battery reuse as the largest source of the next billion batteries. The world needs 2 billion batteries by 2050, but this comes at a huge cost to the planet, as we need to mine 30x more. We dismantle and sort used battery packs 7x faster and 50% cheaper than by hand using robotics, AI and sound for EV OEMs, battery makers and fleets. Once we dismantle 1000s of battery packs, we repurpose them into $4000 cheap grid batteries that are 20% cheaper than making new ones. Our vision is to become the leading maker of zero-impact batteries by building 1 million batteries/year by 2035. This will power a truly clean energy revolution at scale and reduce 6 Giga tons of CO2 by 2050. We are Universe Energy, and we make batteries eternal.</div><h3 style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"> Job objective </h3>You will help shape go-to-market strategy and analyze scenarios for sourcing used batteries from suppliers and selling them to end-users as grid batteries. It entails developing financial &amp; economic models for battery manufacturers, repurposers, and recyclers. You will shape customer profiles, quantify pain points and grow funnels in grid storage, EV car makers, and recyclers. You help craft scenarios to define products and business models based on available battery volumes, grid storage pricing, and critical materials markets. You will track development in the state-of-the-art of battery models, architectures, and cells. You will work closely with the Head of Business Development and cofounding team on go-to-market strategy, business development, and ramping up operations. It is your opportunity to make the leap into a climate-tech startup and the battery industry with impact from day one.<h3 style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"> </h3><h3 style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">How you will contribute</h3><ul style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Perform strategy analyses to define the go-to-market strategy, run value chain analyses, quantify business models and size markets for testing batteries, repurposing used batteries, and reselling raw materials.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Quantify the supply side for sourcing used batteries and demand for reselling batteries and materials. Provide support in interviewing suppliers, customers and partners in the value chain.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Run financial models and size markets of battery manufacturers, recyclers, and raw material refiners. Build pricing and cost models of used batteries, recycling operations, and critical materials.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Integrate and synthesize databases about mineral supply &amp; demand, battery pack capacity &amp; pricing, and end-of-first-life volumes.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Model environmental impact in energy, CO2, and fresh water in mining, processing, producing, and shipping batteries. </li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Analyze macroeconomic trends, regulations, and grant programs in the EU &amp; US markets on energy markets, raw materials, and battery demand.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Perform competitive landscaping of technologies, markets, and research groups in battery reuse and recycling. Track battery designs, volumes, and manufacturers for types, cells, and architectures. </li></ul><h3 style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">The skills &amp; experience that you bring</h3><ul style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">At least a B.Sc. in physics, engineering, mathematics, economics, or finance.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">MBA program or M.Sc. in business, quantitative economics, finance, or operations.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">2-3 yrs Experience in Strategy consultancy experience applied to product development, manufacturing, operations, or supply chain domains.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">2-3 rs experience in business or operational roles within high-growth startups or scale-ups in climate-tech, battery &amp; EV space, supply chains &amp; automation/manufacturing.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">2-3 yrs Experience in building analytical models in Excel, SQL, and Python to run scenarios and build financial models while processing large amounts of raw data.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">2-3 yrs Experience in financial modeling, cash flow projections, unit economics, market sizing, value chain analyses, and impact analyses.</li><li style="color:rgb(14, 16, 26);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Fluent in presenting data and insight in compelling slide decks to communicate the main findings. Verbally strong in reasoning towards best solutions based on first principles and latest data.</li></ul> <h3 style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">How to hit a homerun</h3><ul style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><li style="color:#0e101a;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;">Exposure to battery manufacturing, automation, or operational environments.</li></ul> <div><div>Reach out to <a href="mailto:careers@universeenergy.ai">careers@universeenergy.ai </a>for questions, comments and/or feedback before applying.</div></div>

Business Associate

<div><div><div><div><div>About Redwood Materials<div>Redwood Materials was founded in 2017 to create a circular supply chain for electric vehicles and clean energy products, making them more sustainable and driving down the cost for batteries. We’re doing this by developing and deploying new technologies to increase the scope and scale of recycled and sustainable materials in the global battery supply chain.</div></div></div></div></div></div>Head Technical Program ManagerRedwood Materials is currently searching for a Head of Technical Program Management to join our Engineering teams to develop the next generation of materials. This is a leadership role, where a successful candidate will define and build the future of program management for the company.The TPM organization is responsible for the successful planning, execution, and delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary programs across the company. This includes being immersed in the design engineering process and shepherding projects from concept through to prototype validation and then production ramp. TPMs use their engineering backgrounds to understand the product requirements, technical risks and the validation strategy to accelerate the development process. They communicate and present project status, highlight schedule risk, and develop recovery plans in the event of project slip. On a daily basis, they interface with cross function teams - design, manufacturing, compliance, supply chain and operations to define and drive development of new product programs, while also managing changes in existing programs.  As the Head of Technical Program Management, you will be expected lead a grow a team of TPMs and step in to do individual contributor work as needed.Responsibilities will include:<ul><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Lead, mentor and grow a team of TPM managers and individual contributors that own engineering roadmaps and ensure programs are delivered on time, within budget and with minimal surprises.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Deeply understand company programs, especially as they relate to risks, milestones, and deliverables.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Own and drive engineering team-wide processes and tools to effectively manage a portfolio of programs.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Proactively build and maintain strong, trusted working relationships with company leaders across engineering, operations and corporate functions to drive alignment, optimize program operations, define program scope, and influence solutions, budget, resourcing, and schedule. Effectively hold accountable teams in a matrixed organization to execute priorities.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Establish effective communication channels for program status, risks, and issues to stakeholders, including senior management, to ensure that all stakeholders are informed and aligned throughout the program lifecycle.</li></ul>Desired Qualifications<ul><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">BS/MS in Engineering and 10 years of combined engineering and program management experience in a fast paced, highly fluid environment.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Demonstrated, applied experience delivering complex programs and projects. With large CAPEX and in domestic/global, strategic projects in a manufacturing environment. </li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Experience in managing individuals and teams.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Experience working with vertical and lateral stakeholders of many disciplines to keep everyone aligned.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Willingness to get into the details and do individual contributor work as needed.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Self-organized, outstanding written, visual, and verbal communication skills.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Proficiency in Jira, MS Office Suite and MS Project.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Familiarity in several Agile principles - Scrum, Kanban etc.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!</li></ul><div>The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience. We collect personal information (PI) from you in connection with your application for employment with Redwood Materials, including the following categories of PI: identifiers, personal records, professional or employment information, and inferences drawn from your PI. We collect your PI for our purposes, including performing services and operations related to your potential employment. If you have additional privacy-related questions, please contact us at privacy@redwoodmaterials.com.</div>

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