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Lime · 15 hours ago

Global Indirect Sourcing Manager

Lime is the largest global shared micromobility business, operating in close to 30 countries across five continents. As a Global Indirect Sourcing Manager, you will drive contract negotiations, optimize vendor relationships, and ensure compliance with company policies, all while managing procurement for critical categories such as IT hardware and services.

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Responsibilities

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
Leadership: Assist with overall team leadership to include: Managing a direct report to assist with your category, facilitation of staff meetings, interim lead when the Sr. Director is out of the office, management of other stretch duties and projects as assigned to support the team
Coaching and Development: Coach and develop junior staff to support less complex negotiations

Qualification

Indirect sourcingContract negotiationsCost optimizationSupplier relationship managementData evaluationRisk managementProcurement strategy developmentLeadershipCoachingDevelopmentAttention to detailProblem-solvingStrategic thinking

Required

More than 6+ years of experience in indirect sourcing managing multiple global categories, specific experience with IT software
Proven track record of driving cost savings and managing complex sourcing activities
Ability to manage substantial contracts
Knowledge on conducting RFQ/RFP processes
Experience working for an enterprise with over $100M indirect spend
Strong contract redline review knowledge
Financial analytical skills
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline
Experience managing a direct report
Experience working with company leadership
Experience managing cross-functional teams and high-stakes vendor relationships
Proficiency in data evaluation and the ability to translate insights into actionable procurement strategies
Expertise in managing contracts, compliance, and procurement documentation with precision
Ability to anticipate obstacles and develop innovative solutions in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
Ability to see the big picture and develop strategies that align with long-term business objectives

Preferred

Experience with negotiations for corporate travel programs

Benefits

Comprehensive Health & Wellness: A choice of medical, dental, and vision plans. We also provide company-paid life and disability insurance and company-funded mental health benefits.
Financial & Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan with both pre-tax and Roth options, and access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) with a monthly company contribution.
Family & Fertility Support: Paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents, plus fertility and family-forming benefits.
Paid Time Off: Unlimited vacation, paid leaves, and 10 company holidays.
Unique Lime Perks: Complimentary use of Lime vehicles in participating cities, a monthly phone allowance, dedicated learning and development days, and access to perks including One Medical, Wellhub, and Headspace.

Company

Lime is an electric vehicle company that provides e-bike and e-scooter rental services.

H1B Sponsorship

Lime has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (10)
2024 (22)
2023 (23)
2022 (39)
2021 (27)
2020 (33)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.46B
Key Investors
UBS O'ConnorUberKDDI Open Innovation Fund
2021-11-05Debt Financing· $105M
2021-11-04Convertible Note· $418M
2020-05-07Series D· $170M

Leadership Team

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Wayne Ting
Chief Executive Officer
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Brad Bao
Co-Founder And Chairman
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