Global Indirect Sourcing Manager

Lime is the world's largest shared electric vehicle company. We’re on a mission to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free. Our electric bikes and scooters have powered 700+ million rides in 250+ cities on 5 continents, replacing an estimated 150+ million car trips. Named a Time 100 Most Influential Company and Fast Company Brand That Matters, Lime continues to set the pace for shared micromobility globally.

As a Global Indirect Sourcing Manager at Lime, you will be a key player in our global strategic sourcing organization, driving contract negotiations, optimizing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with company policies. Your expertise will be critical in supporting the company's growth, driving cost savings, and managing risks within our regional supply chains.  This role will be responsible for Logistics, MRO, Fleet Management and Facilities categories.  

What You’ll Do:

• Strategic Vendor Sourcing: Identify, evaluate, and engage with suppliers that align with our long-term business objectives and sustainability goals.

• Advanced Contract Negotiations: Manage complex negotiations, securing favorable terms and minimize risks while maintaining strong supplier relationships.

• Cost Optimization: Develop and execute strategies to optimize procurement spend, driving significant cost reductions.

• Supplier Relationship Management: Establish and support strategic relationships with key suppliers, ensuring performance excellence.

• Procurement Strategy Development: Play a supporting role in developing and implementing procurement strategies that support the company’s growth and competitive advantage.

• Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate procurement risks, ensuring continuity of supply and minimizing potential disruptions.

• Data-Driven Insights: Evaluate procurement data to provide actionable insights, supporting strategic conclusions and improvement initiatives.

• Cross-Functional Partnerships: Collaborate with senior stakeholders across finance, legal, operations, and other departments to align procurement strategies with overall business goals.

• Compliance and Governance: Maintain rigorous procurement documentation and compliance standards, ensuring all activities meet internal policies and external regulatory requirements.

• Technology and Process Improvement: Spearhead initiatives to enhance procurement processes through the adoption of new technologies and best practices.

• Coaching and Development:  Coach and develop junior staff to support less complex negotiations.

About You:

• Experience: More than 5 years of experience in indirect sourcing managing global logistics category specifically, with a proven track record of driving cost savings and managing complex sourcing activities, ability to manage substantial contracts, knowledge on conducting RFQ/RFP processes and working for an enterprise with over $100M indirect spend is a plus.  Must have strong analytical skills.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline. 

• Leadership Skills: Experience working with company leadership, managing cross-functional teams and high-stakes vendor relationships.

• Analytical Mindset: Proficiency in data evaluation and the ability to translate insights into actionable procurement strategies.

• Attention to Detail: Expertise in managing contracts, compliance, and procurement documentation with precision.

• Problem-Solver: Ability to anticipate obstacles and develop innovative solutions in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

• Strategic Thinker: Ability to see the big picture and develop strategies that align with long-term business objectives.

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If you want to make an impact, Lime is the place for you. Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? If this role excites you we encourage you to apply. Explore all opportunities on our career page.

Lime is an Equal Opportunity Employer, but that’s just the start. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to hiring and developing the most talented and globally diverse team – which includes individuals with different backgrounds, abilities, identities and experiences. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can email [email protected] for assistance. 

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