Location: Mississauga (Onsite- 3 days a week/ part-time/ fractional)

Type: Part-time/Contract

About e-Zinc

e-Zinc is an energy storage venture based in Toronto with a breakthrough technology poised to disrupt the market. As the global energy grid moves to higher levels of penetration of renewable energy, there is a surging need for affordable, flexible, long-duration energy storage. e-Zinc is uniquely positioned to meet this demand as the first company in the world to “metalize” electricity.

Backed by over CAD $80 million in funding from leading global strategic and financial investors - such as Toyota Ventures, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Eni, Evok Innovations, and BDC - e-Zinc has garnered international recognition for its proprietary technology and visionary roadmap. Highlights include:

• Named to the Global Cleantech 100 for four consecutive years (2022–2025)
• $1M Grand Prize winner of the Impact Canada Charging the Future Challenge
• Awarded a $1.6M grant from Breakthrough Energy Solutions Canada
• Secured over $12M in funding across three projects from Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)
• Recipient of a USD $1.3M grant from the California Energy Commission

As e-Zinc moves toward commercialization, e-Zinc is expanding its team to bring our transformative technology to market and support the future of renewable energy.

Opportunity

e-Zinc is searching for an experienced and talented Director, Procurement to work with the Operations Team. This position will be accountable for managing the procurement/supply chain function while overseeing the day-to-day activities to bring our product through development and into commercialization. This role will work closely with the VP of Procurement based out of the Mississauga location. Please note that this is a part-time/ fractional position.

Position Scope and Responsibilities

• Drive and participate in the development of system/process improvements and supply chain solutions across organizational teams
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to manage suppliers to ensure production readiness, assurance of supply and delivery, cost, performance, and overall quality in support of NPI, MP builds, and sustaining operations
• Develop and execute global supply chain strategies, including driving Requests for Quotes/Supply (RFx)
• Oversee the technical investigative actions for highly complex supplier issues, production qualification issues and yield improvement items to ensure proper and prompt resolution
• Develop and maintain goals and metrics for existing and new products and report regularly on progress
• Point of contact for all technical teams regarding product level needs. Collaborate with internal partners to manage battery system relationships, strategy, contractual/SOW engagements
• Ensure delivery, cost, performance, and overall quality to pre aligned Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in support of Manufacturing relationships, new components, prototypes, and production products
• Report to the Project's senior leadership team at regular intervals on Supplier performance, critical issues, change management and/or mitigation activities
• Determine system cost and lead ongoing cost down activity to meet and exceed product cost targets
• Make vs. Buy analysis to determine best practical and most cost-efficient approach on subassemblies, spoke and hub model and components inclusive of design

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, or material science.
• Expert in Purchasing with extensive experience in Supply chain and Logistics management
• Experience with bringing up emerging technologies in automotive, fuel cells or the renewable space
• Proven track record in commercial and operational concepts such as contract negotiations, demand forecast, order placement, costs, and yields
• Strong experience with MS Office Suite of products
• Motivated to strive and succeed in a start-up environment
• Disciplined and hard working
• Exceptional communications skills – oral, written, and presentation skills
• High level of maturity, integrity and personal effectiveness
• Personal accountability and commitment to achieving and exceeding goals and objectives

Desirable Qualifications

• Have a network of components manufacturers, CM’s and chemical contacts in the Battery, Automotive and Energy sector
• Prior experience working with a technology start-up
• Six Sigma experience
• Experience in purchasing chemicals and precious metals

Who You Are

• Motivated self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, emerging growth environment
• Highly disciplined, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional integrity and personal effectiveness
• Collaborative and adaptable, with a continuous improvement mindset

Why Join e-Zinc?

At e-Zinc, your work has purpose. You’ll be part of a pioneering team building transformative technology that will help shape the future of clean energy. We offer a dynamic work environment, meaningful projects, and the opportunity to grow your career alongside passionate, purpose-driven colleagues.

Encouragement to Apply

Studies show that individuals in underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. If you find you are passionate about this role and meet many of the items listed, we encourage you to apply!

e-Zinc is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates and supports diversity. We thrive in an environment of mutual respect and welcome all applicants.

If you require accommodations at any stage in the hiring process, please contact us at careers@e-zinc.ca