# Senior Staff Global Supply Manager, Battery Cells at Sila Nanotechnologies

- Company: Sila Nanotechnologies
- What the company does: 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.
- Company website: https://silanano.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Alameda, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-19
- Apply by: 2026-12-03
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/silananotechnologies/jobs/8261583?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/sila-nanotechnologies-senior-staff-global-supply-manager-battery-cells/

## 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

Tags: Supply Chain & Quality - CA

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