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 a Global Supply Manager, Indirect to lead the sourcing, selection, and performance management of material and service suppliers needed to support Form Factory. This role reports into our Sr. Global Supply Manager, Engineering & Construction. As part of our SCM team, you will be involved in supporting facilities maintenance/repair services (including MRO category management), test equipment, engineering/consulting, and construction procurements and long term agreements in collaboration with our facilities and engineering 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!

This opportunity is based out of Form Energy's Weirton,WV facility. Relocation assistance is available.

What you'll do:

• Be the internal commercial expert by developing clear strategies and roadmaps for supply and scale up of indirect materials and services for Form Energy’s locations (primarily Form Factory in WV, but also MA & CA Test Systems)

• Own relationships with robust supplier pools and selected preferred vendors that are capable of delivering to Form’s needs, with focus on diverse and local supply sources

• Deliver favorable terms that optimize total cost of ownership, lead time, and risk to Form, by managing the end-to-end process from supplier identification through RFQ’s, qualification, and pricing and contract negotiation.

• Develop should-cost targets and benchmarks for our Facilities Services and Indirect spend categories

• Build and maintain technical knowledge of Form’s manufacturing processes, facilities maintenance and safety requirements, and supply base for relevant service and material suppliers

What you'll bring:

• 1-4 years of experience in consulting or procurement role

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering and/or equivalent experience

• Strong analytical skills to evaluate proposals & develop recommendations

• Excellent communication and organizational skills 

• Demonstrated experience in sourcing and negotiations

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment

• Ability to make quick decisions with 80% information

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Humanity 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.