Battery manufacturing
Procurement professionals in Battery manufacturing
These ten procurement and purchasing leaders hold or have held sourcing roles at battery and energy storage manufacturers. A reader can learn how battery makers source cells, materials and components and how they choose and manage suppliers.
Professionals to explore
01—10Barry Meng
LinkedInExperience: Vice President, Supply Chain & Procurement · ACE BATTERY CO., LTD.
Vice President, Supply Chain & Procurement at ACE BATTERY CO., LTD. since 2022. The profile lists industry expertise in lithium batteries. Other listed roles include Senior Category Manager - Lithium-ion Battery Prosumer Energy Storage at Schneider Electric (2018–2022), Associate Director of Sourcing at CATL (2017–2018), Global Strategic Commodity Manager, 3rd Party Purchasing at AGCO Corporation (2015–2017) and Deputy Director, Global Sourcing Network - China & East Asia at Airbus (2012–2014).
Jyoti Prakash
LinkedInExperience: Chief Procurement Officer · Exide Energy Solutions Ltd
Former Chief Procurement Officer at Exide Energy Solutions Ltd (2023–2026). The profile describes spearheading the sourcing, logistics and supply chain activities for a 14 GWH greenfield Li-Ion battery giga-factory in India. Also Senior Vice President II Battery SCM II NEI- Battery II at Reliance Industries Limited since 2026. Other listed roles include MBA Candidate (PGPX - 1 year Full Time) at Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (2012–2013), Head Strategic Sourcing EV , (General Manager) at Hero MotoCorp (2013–2023) and Program Manager at Honeywell Technologies (2007–2012).
Mandy Balbino
LinkedInExperience: Director Purchasing Chemicals & Components · Northvolt
Former Director Purchasing Chemicals & Components at Northvolt (2024–2025). Also Director of Purchasing at Lyten since 2025. Other listed roles include Senior Manager - Site Material Purchasing & Supplier Quality Northvolt Ett at Northvolt (2023–2024), Senior Manager Purchasing at Northvolt (2022–2023) and Manager Purchasing Projects & Cell Components at Northvolt (2021–2022).
Mark Shiblaq
LinkedInExperience: Director of Procurement · Our Next Energy (ONE)
Director of Procurement at Our Next Energy (ONE) since 2023. The profile describes leading the procurement team at Our Next Energy, focusing on energy storage systems. Other listed roles include Director Of Purchasing at Canoo (2021–2023), Global Senior Purchasing Lead at Stellantis (2017–2021), Sr. Purchasing Manager, Charging Systems at Tesla (2013–2017) and Strategic Purchasing Manager at Magna International (2010–2013).
Matt Thomas
LinkedInExperience: Director, Purchasing · American Battery Solutions Inc.
Director, Purchasing at American Battery Solutions Inc. since 2025. The profile describes an experienced supply chain leader in the battery industry. Also Senior Director, Supply Chain at Our Next Energy (ONE) since 2023. Other listed roles include Director, Global Procurement Battery Materials at Energizer Holdings (2021–2023), Director, Global Procurement Auto Care Lead at Energizer Holdings (2019–2021) and Director, Global Procurement Category Management -Third Party Manufacturing at Energizer Holdings (2013–2019).
Namit Handa
LinkedInExperience: Sourcing Director · Trojan Battery Company
Sourcing Director at Trojan Battery Company since 2025. Other listed roles include Global Supply Manager - Li-ion Batteries & Power Electronics at John Deere (2020–2025), Global Supply Manager - Turf Transmissions at John Deere (2019–2020), Project Manager, Supplier Development at John Deere (2015–2019) and Quality Supervisor at John Deere (2011–2015).
Robin Carmack
LinkedInExperience: Global Purchasing, Supply Chain, Supplier Development and Quality Director · American Battery Solutions Inc.
Global Purchasing, Supply Chain, Supplier Development and Quality Director at American Battery Solutions Inc. since 2024. Other listed roles include Director of Purchasing at American Battery Solutions Inc. (2023–2024), Director Of Purchasing of America's at Garrett - Advancing Motion (2019–2023), Global Purchasing Director at Cooper Standard (2012–2019) and Global Purchasing Leader and ECT at General Motors (2004–2012).
Songyan Du
LinkedInExperience: Head of Procurement Dept. 采购部经理 · CATL
Head of Procurement Dept. 采购部经理 at CATL since 2020. Other listed roles include Head of Procurement Dept. 采购部经理 at United Autobattery Co., Ltd. (JV of CATL/SAIC Motor) 时代上汽 (2018–2020), Head of Procurement of Equipment & MRO 集团非生产采购经理 at Amperex Technology Limited (ATL) (2017–2018), Group Supply-Sourcing Manager (Greater China) at RUKO GmbH Präzionswerkzeuge (2012–2016) and Group Supply-Sourcing Manager (Greater China) at ROTHENBERGER Pipe Tool Co., Ltd. (2008–2012).
Srinivas Kompella
LinkedInExperience: Director - Purchasing, Supply Chain & Logistics · Ultium Cells LLC (GM-LG Energy Solution JV)
Director - Purchasing, Supply Chain & Logistics at Ultium Cells LLC (GM-LG Energy Solution JV) since 2021. The profile headline lists direct and indirect purchasing, logistics and JV governance. Also Director - Purchasing, Supply Chain & Logistics (Ultium Cells LLC - JV) at General Motors since 2021. Other listed roles include Supply Chain Management Manufacturing Manufacturing Engineering Finance at General Motors (2001–2021).
Yichun Wang
LinkedInExperience: Senior Director, Global Procurement · The Duracell Company
Former Senior Director, Global Procurement at The Duracell Company (2022–2025). The profile describes expertise in advanced materials, battery technologies, strategic sourcing and commodity strategy. Also Independent Consultant Global Procurement, Battery Materials & Supply Chain Strategy at Self-employed since 2026. Other listed roles include Director, Procurement Asia Operations at The Duracell Company (2019–2022), Senior Purchasing Manager Global Direct Materials at The Duracell Company (2013–2019) and Senior Purchasing Manager at The Duracell Company (2014–2016).
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Check whether the person's relevant role is current or past and whether it covered materials, cell components, indirect spend or a whole site. Match their company stage, such as a new gigafactory or an established battery maker, to the decision you face.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you qualify a supplier of battery materials or cell components, and what makes you walk away?
- 02Tell me about a time a critical material was in short supply. How did you secure volume, and what did it cost?
- 03How do you structure supplier contracts when raw material prices swing sharply?
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