Senior Global Supply Chain Manager

About Rondo Energy

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.

• 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

• 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.
• 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

• 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 pl us additi o nal compe nsation 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.

We are transforming industrial decarbonization with our innovative Rondo Heat Battery technology. Rondo is deploying low-cost, zero-carbon Rondo Heat Batteries to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy and to significantly decarbonize industrial processes that are commonly thought of as "difficult-to-decarbonize". Our heat batteries charge from intermittent renewables to provide high temperature, continuous heat for customers safely, reliably, at an unprecedented 98% efficiency - and at a cost point that is lower than any other method.

Our technology is designed to replace fossil-fired boilers. By enabling industries to adopt renewable energy without costly factory changes, we are accelerating the transition to a sustainable future. With over $160 million in funding and partnerships across critical industrial sectors, Rondo is scaling rapidly to meet global demand.

Rondo Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where contributions are valued and c