Manager, Direct Procurement

General information Job Title Manager, Direct Procurement Ref # P1009928 Employment Type Permanent Department Purchasing Position level Manager Date Monday, October 26, 2026 AESC Office Location Murfreesboro, Tennessee USA Description & Requirements Job Description About AESC US LLC AESC is an exciting, newly created global organization committed to solving the challenges of a sustainable future and becoming the leading supplier of full-value-chain battery solutions. Our lithium-ion batteries can be found in nearly one million electric vehicles worldwide and have a stellar safety record of zero-critical issues. AESC US is leading the way in battery technology. We design and manufacture EV battery technology for various electric vehicles and equipment. We are working hard towards unlocking the full potential of sustainable energy and climate change mitigation. We will continue to build upon our successes and expand into new markets and industries, producing innovative and competitive products and technologies that advance the goal of a zero-carbon emission future. AESC is headquartered in Japan and has battery manufacturing locations in Japan, UK, China, and the U.S. AESC Mission Our mission is to solve the challenges for a sustainable future. Together, we can make a meaningful impact. About the Role The Direct Procurement Manager will be the lead BESS (Module, Pack, DC block and PCS/EMS) category focusing on efficiently procuring a large portion of the battery system across multiple battery components industries. You will be responsible for developing the commodity strategy that strives for competitive costing, adherence to governmental regulations, and incorporating a global supply base. The role would require flexible work hours with our partners and supply base and business travels. What You Will Do You will be responsible for developing the commodity strategy that strives for competitive costing, adherence to governmental regulations, and incorporating a global supply base. Develop BESS commodity strategy. Work with global procurement team to analyze value chain partnership structures and investment opportunities commodities. Lead the development and execution of business cases for BESS and focusing on cost/project feasibility/timing/localization/risk. Execute MOUs /off takes/sourcing agreements with suppliers to support AESC’s plant capacity needs. Establish baseline measurement of ESG performance for suppliers, driving participation in audits/assessments that evaluate whether sustainability and ESG standards are met and ensure implementation of corrective actions to findings from audits/assessments. Provide data transparency from the supply base to support fact-based negotiations to deliver cost targets. Institute in-depth understanding of cost drivers, historical prices, and future cost projections. Monitor team’s progress towards strategy implementation and supply procurement. Design an analytical tool to quantify progress of sourced/secured supply to quantify annual output capabilities vs capacities needed. Analyze AESC’s cycle plans and translate changes to address potential capacity issues that could constrain AESC / raw materials team in the future. Contribute to risk mitigation plans cross-functionally with raw material suppliers, engineering teams and other battery cell purchasing stakeholders. Analyze market trends, industry dynamics, and technology announcements, and translate findings into data collection and actionable insights. Lead cross-functional project implementation to enhance AESC’s competitiveness in the ESS market with an agile, solutions-based mentality. #LI-IC1 Qualifications What You Need Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business administration, industrial engineering, economics, or related technical field with MBA preferred. 5-7 years of experience in procurement, logistics/transportation, supply chain, finance, operations, or related fields (battery, automotive, …

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