Senior Manager Supplier Quality

Lyten is leading an industrial revolution through Lyten 3D Graphene™, a breakthrough supermaterial unlocking a new generation of products — from lithium–sulfur batteries and energy storage systems to concrete admixtures, lightweight composites, and next-generation sensors that are revolutionizing industries. Together, these innovations are making a massive global improvement and driving real-world impact across energy, mobility, construction, and defense.

At Lyten, we believe the most meaningful careers begin with purpose — and with people who want to make a difference. We’re not just developing advanced supermaterials — we’re about to change the world as we know it, reshaping how energy is stored, how products are built, and how progress is made.

We’re entering an exciting growth phase, scaling production across the U.S. and Europe and expanding our team of engineers, scientists, and innovators.

Apply now to join our team and be part of something bigger than yourself — where collaboration, creativity, and purpose come together to build the technologies that will define the next century.

Job Scope

High level purpose of function.

The Senior Manager Supplier Quality will lead, organize and manage a team of Supplier quality and development specialists, engineer and experts, will implement supplier quality standards, process and define policies in line with Lytens quality objectives, customers' expectations and industry standards. The Senior Manager Supplier quality will also ensure the global quality performance of Lytens supplier including qualification, development and industrialization of best-in-class suppliers in terms of Development, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability, PPAP activities, support to the sites in case of quality incident. Scope: Chemicals and Components and Mechanicals, including, but not limited to, Cathode active Materials, Anode Active Materials, Electrolyte, Binders, Conductive, Separators, Foils, Can, Lids, Tapes, plastic parts.

Key Responsibilities

Overall areas of responsibilities and activities

Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to)

• Lead and scale the Supplier Quality team, including GSS team, consisting of Supplier Development and Supplier Quality Engineers driving the industrialization of Lytens supply base globally.
• Assess new and existing suppliers to consistently meet requirements for performance, quality, cost, sustainability, and delivery.
• Ensure robust Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) and Quality plans in our customer projects.
• Develop and negotiate Supplier Quality Agreements and specifications in collaboration with our Category Managers and R&D Engineers
• Develop the efficiency and effectiveness of our procedures for evaluating and qualifying new suppliers and materials and ensure that supplier selection follows a robust qualification process.
• Take ownership of our supplier evaluation and development activities to systematically drive supplier quality performance across all dimensions.
• Develop, align, and improve Supplier Quality strategy, processes, tools, and Lyten’s Supplier Quality Handbook with Lyten’s Group Quality Organization.
• Support sites in case of Quality incidents

Accountability/Authorization

• Budget responsibility: No
• Direct reports: Yes
• Authorized to decide on investments according to role and policy

Requirements

Educational background and previous experience required for the role.

• Education and experience in the quality discipline
• Experience and specific knowledge of quality management systems, e.g., IATF16949, ISO 9001, TQM
• 10+ years of experience within high volume manufacturing
• Experience of supplier quality management in relevant industry, e.g., Battery Manufacturing or Materials, Automotive, Pharmaceutical, Food industries
• Experience from auditing and developing suppliers in a global setting, i.e., Asia, Europe, North America
• Experience in developing processes, manuals, standards, procedures, and documentation to support efficient Supplier Quality Management and Industrialization

Specific skills

• Good communication and leadership skills, with a multicultural team,
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and lead the team effectively
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to convince.
• Organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to adjust to new conditions and changes in the business environment
• Excellent at building and maintaining strong relationships with team members, stakeholders, and suppliers

Health, Safety & Environmental responsibility

• Follow company policies and procedures
• Use PPE according to safety rules
• Report hazards and incidents

Why Work at Lyten

At Lyten, you’ll be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible in energy, materials, and manufacturing. We’re not just imagining the future — we’re building it today with breakthrough technologies that are changing how products are made and how industries innovate.

Our people are the heart of that mission. From world-class scientists and engineers to creative problem-solvers in operations, manufacturing, and commercialization, every member of the Lyten team plays a role in turning bold ideas into real-world impact. We believe that the best work happens when you’re doing great things in the world — with people you like. Collaboration, curiosity, and a shared sense of purpose drive everything we do.