Senior Sourcing Manager, Battery

5+ years of work experience in strategic sourcing or procurement with a strong focus on battery components for consumer electronics

Proven experience in negotiating commercials and a deep understanding of battery cost structures and should-cost modeling

Strong understanding of battery technology and industry trends (e.g., lithium-ion chemistries, cell design, safety standards, next-generation technologies such as solid-state and thin-film)

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What we offer:

Competitive salary and equity packages

Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources

An Oura Ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends & family

20 days of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays plus 8 days of flexible wellness time off

Develop sourcing strategies for complex custom batteries in next gen wearables (lithium ion, solid state, thin film), balancing safety, quality, cost, lead times, and supplier capabilities.

Serve as commercial owner for battery tech, aligning cell selection, pack architecture, and requirements across HW, SW, FW, product, and design with supply strategy to deliver safe, compliant, cost-effective solutions.

Lead supplier strategy to qualify new battery tech and vendors, build key partnerships, negotiate contracts, track performance, and drive improvement to ensure reliable supply.

Own end‑to‑end supplier and commodity strategy for battery cells and packs, including supplier selection, commercial structures, capacity alignment, and long‑term roadmap positioning

Act as the primary commercial decision‑maker for battery pricing, allocation, and trade‑offs across cost, risk, and supply continuity

Lead RFQ processes, cost modeling, negotiations, and management of cost variances across all battery cost elements