Director of Supply Chain

About the role

Amprius Technologies, a manufacturer of silicon-anode lithium-ion cells, is looking for a Head of Supply Chain to build and lead the team that sources cell materials, manages its contract manufacturers and controls the landed cost of every cell shipped. The role reports to the Managing Director, Operations, and turns a lean team into a scalable organization with a resilient, compliant and cost-competitive supply base.

Key responsibilities

• Own the sourcing strategy for all direct cell materials (anode, cathode, electrolyte, separator, packaging and mechanical parts), run competitive RFQs and negotiate long-term supply and pricing agreements
• Qualify second sources for critical materials and ensure suppliers on government and defense programs meet NDAA and related requirements
• Manage the global contract manufacturer network, including roadmaps, quarterly business reviews, audits and qualification of new CMs
• Lead cost-reduction programs with suppliers and CMs, and build a tariff and duty mitigation strategy with Finance and Legal
• Hire, develop and retain the supply chain team, work with Quality on supplier scorecards and represent Supply Chain in PLM and change control rollout

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, business or a related field
• 12+ years in supply chain, sourcing or procurement for manufactured hardware, including 5+ years leading teams
• Direct experience managing contract manufacturers through qualification, ramp and volume production
• Track record negotiating long-term supply and manufacturing agreements
• Experience managing suppliers in Asia; travel of 30%, including Asia and Europe

Required skills

• Strong cost analysis skills: should-cost models, landed cost, tariffs and duties
• Nice to have: lithium-ion cells and battery manufacturing, aerospace or defense supply chains (AS9100, NDAA, DFARS, ITAR), experience building a supply chain function at a scaling company, MBA, ASCM or ISM certification

What we offer

• Salary range of $181,500 to $240,000, depending on knowledge, experience and education
• Medical, dental and vision coverage, HMO and PPO options, employer-funded HRA and pet health insurance
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans, generous vacation leave starting with 3 weeks annual accrual and 10 paid holidays