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Senior Staff Commodity Manager - Graphite & Mechanical Components
Mainspring Energy
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $150,000 - $180,000 per year
Job Level
Senior
Tech Stack
ERPGraphite
About the role
- Mainspring Energy is revolutionizing power generation with the world’s most flexible and adaptable onsite power generator, the Mainspring Linear Generator.
- The Mainspring Linear Generator is fuel flexible, ramps up and down to meet demand, and utilizes a flameless technology with near-zero NOx emissions.
- Mainspring Energy is rapidly scaling production of its breakthrough Linear Generator technology, necessitating a highly experienced and strategic Senior Staff Commodity Manager to lead global sourcing for graphite materials and mechanical components.
- This role is essential for developing and executing comprehensive sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring the procurement of materials that meet stringent technical, quality, and commercial requirements.
- The ideal candidate will be accountable for the entire lifecycle of assigned commodities, including supplier identification, technical qualification, contracting, risk mitigation, and performance monitoring.
- Cross-functional collaboration with engineering, materials science, operations, and quality is essential to meet business objectives and drive continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Materials, Mechanical, Chemical), Supply Chain, or related field; advanced degree or CPSM certification a plus.
- 15+ years of progressive experience in commodity management or strategic sourcing, with a strong focus on graphite materials (preferably isostatic impregnated grades) and mechanical components.
- Experience sourcing for energy, aerospace, or semiconductor industries preferred.
- Proven success in supplier negotiations, long-term contract management, and global sourcing.
- Deep technical knowledge of graphite properties, manufacturing, and high-temperature applications (e.g., thermal sealing, oxidation resistance, unlubricated environments).
- Familiarity with graphite machining, wear testing, material failure modes, and counterface compatibility.
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Proficient in ERP systems and procurement tools; able to manage priorities in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
- Exposure to lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methods is a plus.
Benefits
- Along with the base salary, Mainspring offers pre-IPO stock options + benefits.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
commodity managementstrategic sourcinggraphite materialsmechanical componentssupplier negotiationscontract managementgraphite machiningwear testingmaterial failure modeshigh-temperature applications
Soft skills
analytical skillscommunication skillsstakeholder engagementcross-functional collaborationstrategic thinkingrisk mitigationperformance monitoringcontinuous improvement
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringCPSM certification
