Senior Manager, Global Supply Chain CapEx

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. Senior Manager, Global Supply Chain CapEx 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. Responsibilities will include:   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.   Desired Qualifications:   Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or re