Global Supply Manager - Mechanicals

About Redwood Materials Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling — keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017, we’re delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have. About the Role Redwood Materials is looking for a Global Supply Manager to source and own supplier relationships, support new product development and manufacturing. This role will collaborate closely with engineering and manufacturing to execute our mechanicals roadmap. The primary scope of this role is injection molded plastics, stamped components, fasteners, connectors and harnesses. What You'll Do Lead end-to-end RFx processes — scoping requirements, issuing RFQs, evaluating responses, and driving supplier selection to award. Build and maintain should-cost models for mechanical components including plastics, stampings, fasteners, connectors and harnessing Negotiate piece price, tooling, payment terms, and master agreements Own the commercial relationship with key suppliers — tracking performance, managing escalations, and building the trust needed to move fast when it matters. Drive supplier readiness across NPI, production ramp, and sustained manufacturing while thinking about cost, capacity planning, and lead time management Present clear recommendations to engineering and executive stakeholders. What You'll Bring Background in sourcing mechanical components with exposure to injection molding, stamping, harness assembly and managing off the shelf components like fasteners Core understanding of manufacturing cost drivers for custom components an tooling 1-3+ years sourcing experience in a similar role Strong excel and spreadsheet skills Strong project management skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Flexible mindset and temperament. Willingness to travel domestically and internationally. Average 25% travel Preferred Skills Experience with custom part development Strong record of applying first principles thinking toward supplier negotiations. Capable of managing successful escalations up to the executive level within a supplier. Experience with MRP/ERP systems In accordance with California pay transparency laws, the salary range for this position is listed below. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and skills. California Pay Range: $112,500 — $147,500 USD The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience. We collect personal information (PI) from you in connection with your application for employment with Redwood Materials, including the following categories of PI: identifiers, personal records, professional or employment information, and inferences drawn from your PI. We collect your PI for our purposes, including performing services and operations related to your potential employment. If you have additional privacy-related questions, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Redwood Materials Inc.