Senior Manager, Global Supply Chain

Lancesoft

Reno, NV

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$80

SKILLS

Alternative Energy, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Budget Management, Business Administration, Capital Equipment, Capital Equipment Purchasing, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Capital Project, Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Change Order Management, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Construction Schedule, Continuous Improvement, Contract Negotiation, Corrective Action, Cost Analysis, Cost Control, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Equipment Specification, Expense Management, Expense Reports, Finance, Financial Operations, Forecasting, Freight Forwarding, German Language, Import/Export Compliance, Japanese Language, Leadership, Logistics, Logistics Management, Maintain Compliance, Mandarin Chinese Language, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Equipment, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mentoring, Metrics, Mining Laws/Regulations, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Operations Planning, Oracle, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Policy Development, Pricing, Process Improvement, Procurement Management, Procurement Planning, Product Development, Project Design, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Proposal Development, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Recycling, Regulations, Reporting Dashboards, Request for Proposals (RFP), Requirements Management, Research & Development (R&D), Risk, SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP), Schedule Development, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Software Development, Sourcing Strategy, Startup, Strategic Planning, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Sustainability, Tactical Operations, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Total Cost of Ownership, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Reno, NV

POSTED

4 days ago

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Role   Global Supply Chain
Location   Reno, NV and/or Carson City, NV
Pay Range   $55.00/Hr. On W2 (Without Benefits)
Duration   12 months (contract to hire)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

About Redwood Materials
Redwood Materials is on a mission to create a sustainable future by redefining how battery materials are produced, recycled, and reused. Through innovative processes and a relentless drive to reduce waste, we are building the domestic battery supply chain needed to power the clean energy transition. We believe sustainability isn't just a goal —it's the foundation of everything we do.
Position Summary
The Senior Manager, Global Supply Chain –Capital Equipment is a critical leadership role responsible for the end-to-end procurement, logistics, and supplier management of capital equipment supporting Redwood Materials'rapidly expanding manufacturing operations. This role owns the global sourcing strategy for equipment, partnering closely with Engineering, Finance, and Operations to deliver capital projects on time, on budget, and to specification.
The ideal candidate brings deep experience in capital equipment procurement, a strong command of global supplier landscapes, and the ability to operate with urgency and precision in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Key Responsibilities
Capital Equipment Sourcing & Procurement
•   Lead global sourcing strategy for capital equipment across all Redwood facilities
•   Manage the full procurement lifecycle: requirements definition, RFQ/RFP development, supplier evaluation, negotiation, contract execution, and purchase order management.
•   Develop and maintain a competitive, qualified supplier base capable of supporting Redwood's aggressive capacity expansion roadmap.
•   Drive total cost of ownership (TCO) reductions through supplier negotiations, design-for-cost initiatives, and strategic sourcing levers.
•   Build and lead team that works closely with Engineering, Finance, and Project Management on equipment specifications, lead times, and acceptance criteria.
•   Leading and participating in research and development to meet strategic objectives
•   Lead design concept/development efforts, working directly with engineers to vet/validate multiple different proposed solutions.
•   Define engineering workflows and plans for the team.
•   Finalize design scope from initial concepts and budgets, define initial assumptions.
•   Partner with the project management team to identify and document all project design milestones and deliverables.
•   Continuously monitor and measure all project design processes and activities to identify and communicate potential issues, risks, and problems and provide corrective action options to drive to resolution.
•   Collaborates with internal teams to develop and implement strategies, tactical and operational plans for the procurement of consumables and specialty materials required for all applications and product development
•   Reviews and analyzes activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to determine the company’s progress toward stated goals of the project team, including business, financial, and schedule goals and objectives
•   Coordinates activities with contractors, suppliers and vendors including contract management and negotiations, RFP management and negotiations, change order management, schedule adherence, developing bidder’s lists, bid leveling, create and manage Purchase Requests and Purchase Orders
•   Makes and/or executes decisions on project purchases
•   Oversees and coordinates development activities between suppliers and development teams to ensure overall sourcing and procurement is aligned with corporate directives
•   Travel as required at company expense
•   Work with the Manufacturing, Engineering, and Finance teams to identify opportunities for cost reductions and avoidance
•   Create and implement targeted category strategies supported by robust analysis and research
•   Develop and deploy spend management policies, processes, and best practices;monitor and manage internal compliance
•   Lead selection, evaluation, and management of key suppliers
•   Negotiate and execute contracts with key suppliers
•   Identify and manage relationships with strategic suppliers
•   Design and track procurement KPIs, metrics, and dashboards
Supplier Relationship Management
•   Serve as the primary point of contact for strategic capital equipment suppliers, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in performance, quality, and innovation.
•   Conduct regular supplier business reviews (QBRs) to assess performance against KPIs including on-time delivery, quality, responsiveness, and cost.
•   Identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers to diversify the supply base and reduce single-source risk.
•   Manage supplier escalations and resolve disputes in a timely, professional manner.
Project & Logistics Coordination
•   Coordinate international and domestic equipment shipments, including import/export compliance, customs clearance, freight forwarding, and final-mile delivery to site.
•   Collaborate with Project Managers and Site Teams to align equipment delivery schedules with construction and commissioning timelines.
•   Maintain accurate procurement trackers, milestone dashboards, and spend reporting for executive visibility.
•   Support the capital expenditure (CapEx) planning process with accurate lead time, pricing, and supplier capacity data.
Process Improvement & Compliance
•   Develop and continuously improve sourcing policies, procurement workflows, and supplier qualification standards specific to capital equipment.
•   Ensure all procurement activities comply with Redwood's Code of Conduct, ESG commitments, and relevant trade regulations (ITAR, EAR, OFAC where applicable).
•   Champion digital tools and data-driven decision-making within the supply chain function.
•   Mentor and develop junior supply chain team members;build organizational capability over time.
Qualifications
Required
•   Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
•   8+ years of progressive supply chain or procurement experience, with at least 4 years focused on capital equipment in a manufacturing, energy, or industrial environment.
•   Demonstrated experience managing complex, high-value capital equipment procurements.
•   Strong knowledge of global supplier landscapes for industrial machinery, process equipment, or battery manufacturing equipment.
•   Proven negotiation skills with a track record of delivering cost savings and favorable contract terms.
•   Experience with international logistics, incoterms, customs, and trade compliance.
•   Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and procurement tools.
•   Excellent project management and organizational skills;ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities.
•   Strong communication and executive presence;comfortable presenting to leadership and stakeholders.
Preferred
•   Master's degree (MBA or MS in Engineering/Supply Chain) or equivalent advanced credentials.
•   Experience in battery manufacturing, semiconductor, chemical processing, or energy transition industries.
•   Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or equivalent certification.
•   Experience in a high-growth startup or greenfield manufacturing environment.
•   Fluency in Mandarin, German, or Japanese (a plus given key supplier geographies).
•   Familiarity with sustainability sourcing frameworks, conflict minerals compliance, or responsible sourcing standards.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Redwood Materials is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve.

About the Company

Lancesoft

We are a $125 Million, NMSDC-certified Minority & Woman owned Workforce Solutions Company headquartered in the DC metro area with presence across US with global presence - Canada, Mexico, India, UK, Malaysia, Indonasia, Hongkong, Singapore, UAE. We are specialized in providing Workforce Solutions, SOW project delivery, Engineering Solutions, Creative Services. We currently support 100+ Fortune companies globally and across multiple industry segments. We are currently supporting several massive programs across industry segment nationally/globally (Intel, Ally, AMD, QUALCOMM, Morgan Stanley, Kraft/ Mondelez, MNP, Amdocs, Dell, SanDisk, Medtronic, Becton Dickinson, GE, Lockheed Martin, UTC, L-3 Communications, Caterpillar, BMW, Mercedes Benz, National Grid, Dominion, Energy Future Holdings, PSEG, 3M, Fidelity, Aetna, Humana, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Merck etc).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

COMPANY SIZE

2,000 to 2,499 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

2000

WEBSITE

http://www.lancesoft.com/

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