Supply Chain Manager

Ion Storage Systems creates batteries that are safer, lighter, and enable form factors with tighter packing density that enhance system performance. We are backed by leading venture capital firms including Alsop Louie Partners, Clear Creek Investments, VoLo Earth Ventures, and Toyota Ventures and recently closed an oversubscribed Series A funding round in mid-2022 to enable the growth of the team and commercialization of the technology.

We offer an inclusive environment with opportunities for growth and believe that a thriving workspace leads to a thriving company. We hope you will contact us to learn more and to be a part of our diverse, collaborative team!

Responsibilities

• Support in drafting, explaining, and implementing instructions, policies, and procedures for purchasing, logistics and contract management.
• Codify Supply Chain procedure to meet ISO standards. Document each process for eventual training of Supply Chain associates. Implement new Supply Chain Reporting for added value to the Organization (Daily/Weekly/Monthly).
• Tracking, reviewing and optimizing costs for production and negotiating value for R&D Materials and Consumables.
• Assisting in the implementation and upkeep of ION's assorted cost models
• Maintains and/or implements purchasing and recordkeeping systems.
• Work directly with Operations and Cell R&D to forecast the purchase of Production goods. Organize the efforts of planning, purchasing and delivery of materials to meet production.
• Executing the purchasing of Contract Manufacturing Materials for Production Materials with multiple locations and reporting on efforts, both success and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with other departments and leadership to identify and develop needs and requirements for equipment, materials, products, services, and acceptable substitutions.
• Assess current material availability; reasonably predict future availability based on the market, delivery systems, and other variables.
• Researching and Presenting new vendors, materials & equipment, services
• Performing due diligence and new vendor management
• Soliciting, evaluating, and negotiating subcontractor and supplier quotes
• Support company representatives in negotiations with suppliers.
• Resolves grievances with vendors, contractors, and suppliers.
• Monitor suppliers and service providers for quality and performance.
• Ensure compliance with the company's Purchasing Policies and Procedures, Code of Ethics, Values and adherence to relevant laws and regulations.
• Prepares and presents market conditions and merchandise cost reports.
• Assist in ERP/MRP selection and implementation process.
• Develop and Implement Purchasing and Receiving section of Operations' ERP solution.

Candidate requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred. (Degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration preferred).
• 5-7 years of Purchasing/Procurement experience.
• 3-5 Years Manufacturing Resource Planning experience.
• Knowledge of production, materials, and inventory workflow.
• Excellent organizational skills, a high attention to detail, a passion for negotiating, and the ability to think creatively about alternative solutions.
• Must be able to demonstrate ability and experience in commercial and contractual negotiations
• Must be a quick learner and computer savvy, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Inventory Management Skills preferred.
• Strong background in a Lean Manufacturing environment.
• Strong mathematical and organizational skills.

Department

Supply Chain

Location

Beltsville, MD

This role will be fully in-person.

Reports to

CEO

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer the following company benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Stock options in an early-stage company
• Company and floating holidays
• 17 days of PTO to start, with increase upon tenure
• 401k plan with a 4% company match beginning after first paycheck
• Wellness allowance of $1k annually

Ion Storage Systems Inc., located in Beltsville, MD, is a rapidly growing company commercializing its breakthrough lithium metal battery technology based on discoveries made at the University of Maryland. The company is committed to developing products that will impact everyday life on a global scale. Our technology improves product performance and safety in a variety of applications including defense and aerospace, consumer electronics, electrified transportation, and renewable energy storage. Our team is made up of innovative, driven & creative individuals who are passionate about their work. The company offers an inclusive environment, growth opportunities and encourages work/life balance.

To all recruitment agencies: Ion Storage Systems, Inc., will not accept agency resumes for this role. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs email, or to any Ion Storage Systems employees or any other company email address. Ion Storage Systems is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Ion Storage Systems, Inc., is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status.

We are unable to offer employer sponsorship for this position.