The Senior Director will oversee strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier development, materials planning, logistics, and supply chain risk management for critical components including lithium-ion materials, electronics, mechanical systems, and contract manufacturing partners.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Supply Chain Management

• Develop and execute ONE’s global supply chain strategy aligned with company growth and manufacturing scale plans.

• Build a resilient supplier ecosystem capable of supporting battery cell, pack, and energy storage system production.

• Lead long-term sourcing strategies for critical materials including lithium, cathode/anode materials, electronics, and structural components.

• Establish supply chain risk mitigation strategies including dual sourcing, geographic diversification, and strategic inventory planning.

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• Lead supplier selection, contract negotiation, and commercial agreements for strategic suppliers.

• Drive cost reduction initiatives through should-cost analysis, strategic negotiations, and supplier collaboration.

• Implement structured sourcing processes including RFQs, supplier scorecards, and cost transparency programs.

• Partner with Engineering on design-for-supply-chain (DFSC) initiatives to reduce cost and complexity.

Supplier Development & Quality Collaboration

• Work with Supplier Quality Engineering to ensure suppliers meet ONE’s quality, reliability, and regulatory requirements.

• Establish supplier performance management frameworks including cost, delivery, and quality metrics.

• Lead supplier development initiatives to improve capability and capacity at strategic suppliers

Materials Planning & Logistics

• Build and scale materials planning and S&OP processes to support production ramp
• Optimize global logistics networks to reduce cost and lead time while ensuring supply continuity
• Implement advanced supply planning tools an ERP-driven capabilities

Program & Product Launch Support

• Partner with Program Management and Engineering to support new product introductions (NPI)

• Ensure supply readiness for prototype builds, pilot production, and full manufacturing ramp

• Manage supplier readiness and capacity planning for major product launches

Inventory & Working Capital Optimization

• Implement strategies to optimize inventory levels while maintaining supply continuity

• Improve supply chain visibility and demand forecasting accuracy

• Partner with Finance to manage supply chain cost structure and working capital efficiency

Team Leadership

• Build and lead a high-performing supply chain organization including sourcing, procurement, planning, and logistics

• Develop talent and leadership bench strength within the supply chain organization

• Foster a culture of accountability, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement

Sustainability & Compliance

• Implement responsible sourcing practices aligned with ESG commitments and regulatory requirements

• Ensure compliance with applicable trade regulations including ITAR, export controls, and critical materials sourcing regulations

• Support supplier sustainability initiatives including carbon reduction and responsible mineral sourcing

Optimal candidates will possess the following technical expertise:

• Strategic sourcing and global procurement
• Supplier development and supplier quality integration
• Battery materials supply chain (preferred)
• ERP / MRP systems and advanced planning tools
• Contract negotiation and commercial strategy
• Risk management and supply continuity planning