Director, Procurement
Nth Cycle, Burlington, MA, United States
Position Description
The Director of Procurement is responsible for leading the strategic sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management functions to support Nth Cycle’s manufacturing and technology deployment. This role ensures cost-effective, reliable, and sustainable sourcing of materials, equipment, and services critical to scaling clean energy and battery recycling solutions. Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with company growth and sustainability goals. Ensure the quality, consistency, and timely delivery of specialized tech components, such as cathodes and anodes, and metallic coatings often while navigating complex and tight technical specifications and volatile raw material prices. Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers for critical materials (e.g., metals, chemicals, components). Build long-term supplier partnerships and negotiate contracts. Cost & Risk Management
Drive cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality or ESG standards. Monitor commodity markets (e.g., nickel, cobalt, lithium supply chains). Mitigate supply chain risks (geopolitical, environmental, logistics disruptions). Operations & Execution
Collaborate with the Engineering Team to understand electrode and coating requirements, including chemical composition, particle size, and electrical performance. Oversee purchasing, inventory planning, and supplier performance. Ensure on-time delivery for pilot plants and commercial systems. Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and R&D teams. Sustainability & Compliance
Ensure suppliers meet environmental and ethical sourcing standards. Support circular economy goals and responsible material sourcing. Maintain compliance with regulations and internal policies. Team Leadership
Build and lead a high-performing procurement team. Establish KPIs, processes, and procurement systems. Mentor team members and foster cross-functional collaboration. Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (MBA preferred). 8–12+ years of procurement/sourcing experience, including leadership roles. Experience in manufacturing, cleantech, chemicals, or metals industries. Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier development skills. Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite). Preferred Qualifications
Experience with battery materials, recycling, or critical minerals supply chains. Knowledge of ESG and responsible sourcing frameworks. Startup or scale-up experience (highly valued at Nth Cycle). Key Skills
Strategic thinking and execution. Supplier negotiation and relationship management. Data-driven decision making. Cross-functional leadership. Risk assessment and mitigation. Compensation
$150K–$200K What Makes This Role Unique
Direct impact on scaling clean energy infrastructure. Work at the intersection of sustainability, manufacturing, and innovation. Opportunity to build procurement from the ground up in a fast-growing climate tech company.
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The Director of Procurement is responsible for leading the strategic sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management functions to support Nth Cycle’s manufacturing and technology deployment. This role ensures cost-effective, reliable, and sustainable sourcing of materials, equipment, and services critical to scaling clean energy and battery recycling solutions. Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with company growth and sustainability goals. Ensure the quality, consistency, and timely delivery of specialized tech components, such as cathodes and anodes, and metallic coatings often while navigating complex and tight technical specifications and volatile raw material prices. Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers for critical materials (e.g., metals, chemicals, components). Build long-term supplier partnerships and negotiate contracts. Cost & Risk Management
Drive cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality or ESG standards. Monitor commodity markets (e.g., nickel, cobalt, lithium supply chains). Mitigate supply chain risks (geopolitical, environmental, logistics disruptions). Operations & Execution
Collaborate with the Engineering Team to understand electrode and coating requirements, including chemical composition, particle size, and electrical performance. Oversee purchasing, inventory planning, and supplier performance. Ensure on-time delivery for pilot plants and commercial systems. Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and R&D teams. Sustainability & Compliance
Ensure suppliers meet environmental and ethical sourcing standards. Support circular economy goals and responsible material sourcing. Maintain compliance with regulations and internal policies. Team Leadership
Build and lead a high-performing procurement team. Establish KPIs, processes, and procurement systems. Mentor team members and foster cross-functional collaboration. Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (MBA preferred). 8–12+ years of procurement/sourcing experience, including leadership roles. Experience in manufacturing, cleantech, chemicals, or metals industries. Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier development skills. Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite). Preferred Qualifications
Experience with battery materials, recycling, or critical minerals supply chains. Knowledge of ESG and responsible sourcing frameworks. Startup or scale-up experience (highly valued at Nth Cycle). Key Skills
Strategic thinking and execution. Supplier negotiation and relationship management. Data-driven decision making. Cross-functional leadership. Risk assessment and mitigation. Compensation
$150K–$200K What Makes This Role Unique
Direct impact on scaling clean energy infrastructure. Work at the intersection of sustainability, manufacturing, and innovation. Opportunity to build procurement from the ground up in a fast-growing climate tech company.
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