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Buyer, Lithium Battery Materials

Redwood Materials
Posted April 1, 2025

McCarran, Nevada

Electric Vehicles

Full Time

Job Description

The Buyer for Lithium Battery Materials at Redwood Materials is responsible for overseeing all purchasing activities related to lithium battery materials, ensuring profitable procurement and developing sourcing strategies while collaborating with various teams to optimize operations and exceed customer expectations.

Responsibilities

  • Manage all purchasing activities related to Lithium Battery Materials.
  • Ensure full utilization of the plant and exceed customer expectations.
  • Procure battery materials profitably, considering all associated costs.
  • Develop regional sourcing strategies and customize recycling solutions.
  • Identify growth opportunities and eliminate bottlenecks in sourcing.
  • Collect and analyze external data on pricing and market demand.
  • Document customer interactions in CRM tool.
  • Develop business cases and executable plans based on data analysis.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or Finance Business Administration.
  • 2 years of experience in Buying, recycling, new business development, sales marketing, procurement, or corporate strategy.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data analysis and intuitively identify and troubleshoot gaps.
  • Ability to collect external data such as pricing and market demand, and document customer interactions in a CRM tool.
  • Developing a solid understanding of the recycling and battery materials industry, specifically copper foil and cathode.
  • Ability to foster and maintain relationships both internally and externally.

Benefits

  • Compensation will be commensurate with experience
  • Full-time position

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