The modern silicon anode was invented and scaled by Sila. Titan Silicon delivers 20% more energy density for batteries powering millions of devices…. Backed by Bessemer.
About the role
As Senior Staff Global Supply Manager – Battery Cells, you will be the commercial engine executing our global strategy. You won't just be managing suppliers; you will be pioneering the supply chain for new battery architectures, scaling next-generation chemistries from the lab to mass production and enabling a new business vertical. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related technical discipline. Master’s / MBA highly preferred
- Experience: minimum of 8-12 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or supply chain
- Domain Expertise: Familiarity with Li-ion manufacturing processes (coating, winding/stacking, formation) and an understanding of cell contract manufacturing models and Tier 1 cell vendors
- Commercial Mastery: Proven track record of independently negotiating complex international supply agreements, index-linked pricing formulas, and managing high-stakes supplier relationships
- Analytical Acumen: Mastery of advanced cost modeling (Should-Cost/TCO), manufacturing economics, and raw material indexing. Comfort using data to communicate and drive executive decisions
- Leadership & Drive: Entrepreneurial, scrappy, and highly collaborative. Exceptional ability to translate engineering requirements into commercial realities
More about this role
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?
As Senior Staff Global Supply Manager – Battery Cells, you will be the commercial engine executing our global strategy. You won't just be managing suppliers; you will be pioneering the supply chain for new battery architectures, scaling next-generation chemistries from the lab to mass production and enabling a new business vertical. If you thrive at the intersection of advanced battery engineering, global economics, and complex commercial...
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