Senior Global Supply Chain Manager
Rondo Energy
Company Overview
Rondo Energy
HeadquartersAlameda, California, United States
Founded2020
SizeEmployee count is not publicly specified, and as a private company, no revenue figures are disclosed; total funding raised is $82 million (source: cbinsights.com).
What They Do
Rondo Energy focuses on electrified thermal energy storage, specifically through its innovative Rondo Heat Battery (RHB) technology. This technology converts intermittent renewable electricity from sources such as wind and solar into high-temperature heat, which is stored in refractory bricks heated to temperatures between 1100-1500°C. The stored energy can then be dispatched as superheated air, process heat, steam, or power with an impressive efficiency of over 98% for extended periods, making it a viable solution for industries that require continuous high-temperature heat (source: rondo.com). Rondo's products are particularly targeted at sectors like steel, cement, chemicals, food processing, biofuels, textiles, and mining, where high-temperature heat is essential for operations. The company offers scalable systems ranging from pilot-scale deployments to larger commercial applications, catering to a diverse range of industrial needs (source: cbinsights.com). By providing a cost-effective alternative to lithium-ion batteries, Rondo differentiates itself in the market, focusing on thermal storage solutions that do not rely on rare materials, thus enhancing sustainability and accessibility for heavy industries globally (source: weforum.org).
Projects & Track Record
Rondo Energy has made significant strides in the deployment of its Heat Battery technology, with its first pilot-scale 2 MWh Heat Battery operational since 2023 at a California ethanol production facility. This deployment marks a pivotal moment for the company as it represents its initial major project in the field (source: canarymedia.com). The company has announced a total of 11 commercial developments, including 8 RHB deployments that collectively exceed 200 MWh. Notably, Rondo is working on a Heat-as-a-Service solution for HEINEKEN, which is powered by on-site solar and grid renewables, with support from major partners like EDP and the European Investment Bank (source: rondo.com). Rondo's partnerships span various industries, including food and beverage, cement production, mining, and textiles, with a total of 3 GWh in committed capacity across four major partnerships (source: rondo.com). The company's geographic presence is primarily in the United States, with its headquarters in Alameda and ongoing projects in California, while also expanding into Europe through its collaboration with HEINEKEN (source: cbinsights.com).
Recent Developments
In the past two years, Rondo Energy has successfully secured a Series B - II funding round, building on a previous $22 million Series A funding closed in February 2022. This funding was led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures and Energy Impact Partners, aimed at enhancing manufacturing capabilities and facilitating customer deliveries (source: rondo.com). The company has made headlines with its HEINEKEN Heat-as-a-Service contract, which was announced as a significant milestone in 2025, alongside the deployment of over 200 MWh across 11 commercial projects (source: rondo.com). Additionally, Rondo was granted a U.S. patent on February 25, 2025, for a thermal energy storage system that integrates with steam cracking systems, showcasing its commitment to innovation in energy storage and conversion technologies (source: cbinsights.com). While no acquisitions or mergers have been reported, Rondo continues to achieve operational milestones and gain recognition from investors for its efforts in addressing industrial heat challenges (source: canarymedia.com).
Working There
Rondo Energy's LinkedIn page indicates that the company is actively hiring for various roles primarily in engineering, manufacturing, project development, and operations. The departments include research and development focused on Heat Battery technology, sales teams targeting industrial clients, deployment teams for project execution, and support functions such as finance, reflecting the company's growth phase (source: linkedin.com). Most hiring efforts are concentrated at the Alameda headquarters, although there may be remote or project-based opportunities associated with U.S. pilots and European expansions like the HEINEKEN project (source: cbinsights.com). The company culture is characterized by a mission-driven approach to decarbonization, emphasizing collaboration with top investors and a commitment to scaling operations for profitability, as highlighted by CEO John O’Donnell in recent funding announcements (source: rondo.com). While specific employee benefits are not detailed in public sources, the venture-backed nature of Rondo suggests competitive compensation packages typical for Series B clean-tech firms in California, including potential equity options (source: linkedin.com).
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Job Description
Rondo is accelerating industry's transition to lower-cost, zero-carbon heat and power.
Our Rondo Heat Batteries turn low-cost renewable electricity into continuous, high-temperature heat and power, enabling industrial facilities to replace fossil-fired boilers without costly process changes. The result is lower-cost, zero-carbon industrial energy delivered safely, reliably, and at 98% efficiency.
Rondo is commercially deployed and rapidly scaling, today. Backed by world-class industrial leaders and investors - including Breakthrough Energy, Energy Impact Partners, Rio Tinto, Aramco, SABIC, SCG, TITAN, Microsoft, H&M, and John Doerr - Rondo is building the next generation of industrial energy infrastructure at global scale.
We're looking for a globally experienced Supply Chain Manager to help repower industrial heat at scale. You'll play a critical role in scaling the RHB (Rondo Heat Battery), building the sourcing and supply relationships that turn a breakthrough technology into a global deployment.
What You Will Do
- Establish appropriate sourcing strategy with relevant partners to drive business goals and strategy
- Effectively capture and articulate internal requirements to align with business needs
- Communicate proactively with vendors and manage supplier relationships to ensure alignment with Rondo Energy's business objectives and cost targets
- Negotiate contracts and costs with vendors to ensure optimal terms and capacity
- Manage and guide business stakeholders through the sourcing process and supplier selection
- Manage contracting activities and ensure contracts reflect appropriate business and legal terms
- Work cross-functionally with different teams, including Engineering, Legal and Finance
- Create cost reduction roadmaps for critical components and next generation products
What You Will Bring
- Experience with industrial equipment procurement including FAT/SAT, commissioning milestones
- Familiarity with EPC/EPCM project structures and how Capex procurement interfaces with project delivery milestones
- Experience with industrial equipment commercial frameworks including Milestone based payment terms, and EPA (Equipment Purchase Agreements)
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, PFDs, equipment datasheets, and vendor technical submittals
- Experience managing long lead equipment procurement such as boilers and other heat transfer equipment.
What You Will Bring
- Proven negotiation, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Customer service skills with experience working in a cross-functional team environment
- A high degree of integrity
- Ability to analyze and resolve the variety of issues simultaneously
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with Strategic Sourcing
- Ability to work with a high volume of transactions in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in G-suite, MS Word, Excel
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Problem solving/analytical skills with attention to detail
- Great communication and project management skills
What We Offer
- Comprehensive Medical Benefits
- Dental & Vision Benefits
- Life Insurance and ADD
- Up to 13 paid holidays per year, in addition to a company week-long holiday in December
- Flexible time off policy
- Catered lunches on-site
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Rondo HQ is close to Oakland airport - one block from the Bay - and has stunning Bay views!
This role is hybrid, and necessitates being on-site at our Alameda HQ 2-3 days per week. The estimated annual salary range for this role is $185,000 to $220,000 and it would be eligible for Rondo's excellent benefits listed above plus additional compensation in the form of equity. Please note that some pay bands may have wide ranges of compensation to accommodate candidates' diverse sets of skill levels and experience.
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About the role
August 26, 2026
August 26, 2026
Full time
Hybrid
Company
US$185,000–220,000 annually
- Alameda, California, United States
Minimum of 5 years of experience with Strategic Sourcing
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