Group14 Technologies
Overview
Founded with the vision to electrify everything, Group14 is the leading commercial manufacturer of advanced silicon battery materials. Our breakthrough technology, SCC55, is unlocking transformational performance for rechargeable batteries that power the world’s most critical innovations, from electric vehicles and AI-enabled electronics to eVTOLs and grid-scale energy storage. By enabling higher-density, faster-charging batteries, we are helping accelerate the global transition to an electrified future.
Over the past year, Group14 reached major milestones that underscore our momentum. We closed a $463 million Series D round, bringing our total equity raised to more than $1 billion, and acquired full ownership of a battery materials factory in South Korea, strengthening global supply chains and scaling production to meet surging demand. Headquartered in Washington state with manufacturing operations worldwide, Group14 is backed by world-class investors and customers, including Porsche, ATL, Microsoft, and SK Inc. As we continue to grow, we are building a team united by passion for shaping the future of energy.
The
Contracts Manager
is responsible for negotiating and managing contracts for customer programs and clearly communicating on-going progress with all stakeholders. These include customer supply agreements, allocation agreements, etc., with global EV and CE battery makers. The Contracts Manager will be interfacing with Business Development, internal legal counsel, external legal counsel, Quality, Operations, Marketing, Product, and Finance. This role will support Group14’s efforts to supply the largest battery makers, EV OEMs, and consumer electronics companies in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Responsibilities
Review, revise, and negotiate contracts which include supply agreements, allocation agreements, terms and conditions, and purchase orders in collaboration with Business Development and Legal. Escalate complex legal and factual issues to appropriate teams to assist in resolution.
Support Business Development Managers negotiate contracts with a specific focus on Chinese customers and the Chinese market.
Lead efforts associated with the Contract Life Cycle Management of all contracts in support of battery qualification programs for automotive and consumer electronics customers.
Partner with internal stakeholders and customers to obtain the requirements needed for each contract, including internal Quality and Product teams for Quality and Technical agreements.
Monitor contract performance and compliance. Recommend and implement process improvements for contract compliance.
Provide concise and effective communications to key internal and external stakeholders on contracts progress.
Qualifications
Experience with automotive or battery customers or equivalent.
Experience negotiating customer supply agreements with battery manufacturers and/or automotive and consumer electronics OEMs.
BS or MS degree in Engineering, Chemistry, MBA, JD, or equivalent job experience.
5+ years of contract management and/or customer support experience.
Strong track-record in managing complex cross-functional projects.
Fluent written and verbal proficiency in Mandarin Chinese to interact with our customers in China.
Other qualities
Start-up experience.
Compensation and benefits The annual base salary range for this position is $110,000 - $150,000. All positions come with a bonus plan and company stock options. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, including qualifications, relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, location, and other legitimate non-discriminatory factors.
Base Pay Range Base Pay Range: $110,000 USD - $150,000 USD
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision: 100% paid for employees (80% for dependents) with an HSA-eligible plan option for Medical
Employee Assistance Program
Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance (100% Employer Paid)
Option to purchase additional Life and AD&D Insurance (with guaranteed issue) and Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Insurance coverages for you and dependents at affordable rates
Discounted rates on Pet Insurance
401(k) with Pre-Tax and Roth options and Company Match
Paid Time Off and Floating Holidays
Stock Options
Equal opportunity employer GROUP14 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. We love creating opportunities for others by connecting people from widely diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and geographies. Being a diverse and inclusive company isn’t just something we strive for, it's who we are and part of what we do each and every single day. We want to ensure that as an employee, you belong and that Group14 is the kind of workplace where you feel safe, included, and that you have the opportunity to thrive in your career.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations.
If you need any assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email: careers@group14.technology. This information will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of determining an appropriate accommodation for the application and/or interview process.
Group14 is committed to a safe and productive work environment. As part of our hiring process, we conduct pre-employment drug screenings for substances in accordance with state and federal regulations. Please note that our pre-employment drug screening process does not include testing for THC.
Please note: We are not able to accommodate candidates in need of work sponsorship at this time.
Notice to staffing agencies and search firms Group14 does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submittals from staffing agencies and search firms. Any resumes or candidate submittals sent to our careers site or directly to Group14 employees will not be eligible for any placement fee, and the resume/candidate will be added to our database for direct recruitment. Group14 only assigns positions to staffing agencies and search firms that are pre-approved by HR and that we have a current agreement with.
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Over the past year, Group14 reached major milestones that underscore our momentum. We closed a $463 million Series D round, bringing our total equity raised to more than $1 billion, and acquired full ownership of a battery materials factory in South Korea, strengthening global supply chains and scaling production to meet surging demand. Headquartered in Washington state with manufacturing operations worldwide, Group14 is backed by world-class investors and customers, including Porsche, ATL, Microsoft, and SK Inc. As we continue to grow, we are building a team united by passion for shaping the future of energy.
The
Contracts Manager
is responsible for negotiating and managing contracts for customer programs and clearly communicating on-going progress with all stakeholders. These include customer supply agreements, allocation agreements, etc., with global EV and CE battery makers. The Contracts Manager will be interfacing with Business Development, internal legal counsel, external legal counsel, Quality, Operations, Marketing, Product, and Finance. This role will support Group14’s efforts to supply the largest battery makers, EV OEMs, and consumer electronics companies in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Responsibilities
Review, revise, and negotiate contracts which include supply agreements, allocation agreements, terms and conditions, and purchase orders in collaboration with Business Development and Legal. Escalate complex legal and factual issues to appropriate teams to assist in resolution.
Support Business Development Managers negotiate contracts with a specific focus on Chinese customers and the Chinese market.
Lead efforts associated with the Contract Life Cycle Management of all contracts in support of battery qualification programs for automotive and consumer electronics customers.
Partner with internal stakeholders and customers to obtain the requirements needed for each contract, including internal Quality and Product teams for Quality and Technical agreements.
Monitor contract performance and compliance. Recommend and implement process improvements for contract compliance.
Provide concise and effective communications to key internal and external stakeholders on contracts progress.
Qualifications
Experience with automotive or battery customers or equivalent.
Experience negotiating customer supply agreements with battery manufacturers and/or automotive and consumer electronics OEMs.
BS or MS degree in Engineering, Chemistry, MBA, JD, or equivalent job experience.
5+ years of contract management and/or customer support experience.
Strong track-record in managing complex cross-functional projects.
Fluent written and verbal proficiency in Mandarin Chinese to interact with our customers in China.
Other qualities
Start-up experience.
Compensation and benefits The annual base salary range for this position is $110,000 - $150,000. All positions come with a bonus plan and company stock options. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, including qualifications, relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, location, and other legitimate non-discriminatory factors.
Base Pay Range Base Pay Range: $110,000 USD - $150,000 USD
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision: 100% paid for employees (80% for dependents) with an HSA-eligible plan option for Medical
Employee Assistance Program
Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance (100% Employer Paid)
Option to purchase additional Life and AD&D Insurance (with guaranteed issue) and Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Insurance coverages for you and dependents at affordable rates
Discounted rates on Pet Insurance
401(k) with Pre-Tax and Roth options and Company Match
Paid Time Off and Floating Holidays
Stock Options
Equal opportunity employer GROUP14 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. We love creating opportunities for others by connecting people from widely diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and geographies. Being a diverse and inclusive company isn’t just something we strive for, it's who we are and part of what we do each and every single day. We want to ensure that as an employee, you belong and that Group14 is the kind of workplace where you feel safe, included, and that you have the opportunity to thrive in your career.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations.
If you need any assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email: careers@group14.technology. This information will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of determining an appropriate accommodation for the application and/or interview process.
Group14 is committed to a safe and productive work environment. As part of our hiring process, we conduct pre-employment drug screenings for substances in accordance with state and federal regulations. Please note that our pre-employment drug screening process does not include testing for THC.
Please note: We are not able to accommodate candidates in need of work sponsorship at this time.
Notice to staffing agencies and search firms Group14 does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submittals from staffing agencies and search firms. Any resumes or candidate submittals sent to our careers site or directly to Group14 employees will not be eligible for any placement fee, and the resume/candidate will be added to our database for direct recruitment. Group14 only assigns positions to staffing agencies and search firms that are pre-approved by HR and that we have a current agreement with.
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