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Job title: Global Supply Manager

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Montreal, QC (REMOTE)

It’s a 100% Remote role.

About the Role

We’re seeking a Global Supply Manager [C] to join our supply chain team supporting the micromobility division of Client Inc.

In this contractor role, you will own the end-to-end direct materials supply chain for our micromobility portfolio - spanning Next Generation Platforms, E-Bikes, Pedal Bikes, Scooters & Docking Stations.

You will be the primary interface between LUS and our global manufacturing partners, driving supply continuity, cost optimization, and long-term supplier health across critical hardware categories.

This is role requires deep fluency in direct procurement, hardware manufacturing, and supplier relationship management in consumer or micro-mobility hardware environments.

You will collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Legal to align supply chain strategy with business objectives and product roadmaps.

Responsibilities

Supplier & Category Management

- Develop and own comprehensive sourcing strategies for direct materials across Next Generation Platforms, E-Bikes, Pedal Bikes, and Scooters & Docking Stations with focus on FATP & Key Technologies and Commodities.
- Lead strategic supplier relationship management (SRM) programs including scorecards, business reviews, and performance KPIs to drive continuous improvement in quality, delivery, and cost
- Manage the supplier base through the full product lifecycle — NPI through EOL — ensuring adequate capacity, qualification, and supply continuity
- Drive EOL and second-source strategies to mitigate single-source risk and support long-term supply chain resilience

Sourcing & Negotiation
- Lead end-to-end sourcing events including market analysis, RFx development, supplier evaluation,



and commercial negotiation for complex direct materials contracts
- Negotiate pricing, terms, MOQs, lead times, and capacity commitments with global manufacturing partners (including APAC-based suppliers and FATP partners)
- Drive year-over-year PPV targets and cost reduction roadmaps aligned with BOM cost targets for both independent and charging vehicle variants
- Evaluate and onboard new suppliers in support of NPI programs, ensuring DFM alignment, qualification timelines, and production readiness

Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Serve as the primary supply chain point of contact for Engineering, Product, Operations, and Finance stakeholders on all Vehicle Platform supply topics
- Collaborate with the hardware team on DFM/DFX inputs, ECO management, and BOM changes to ensure supply chain impact is assessed early
- Partner with Demand Planning and Operations to maintain accurate CTB (Cleared to Build) signals and manage supply to production schedules
- Interface with Legal and Compliance teams on supplier contracts, NDA management, and audit readiness
- Support weekly executive reporting cadences (e.g., Staff Snapshots, MIL tracker reviews) with transparent, actionable supply chain updates

Risk & Escalation Management
- Proactively identify and escalate supply risks — including line-down risks, LLT shortages, and geopolitical/logistics disruptions — with mitigation plans
- Own supplier dispute resolution,



including commercial escalations related to missed shipment commitments, expedite fees, and quality escapes
- Maintain MIL tracker and issue logs with up-to-date status and accountability across supplier deliverables

Experience & Qualifications

- 3+ years of experience in direct materials procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management in a hardware-intensive environment
- Demonstrated experience managing physical product categories — preferably consumer electronics, bicycles, e-mobility, robotics, or adjacent hardware platforms
- Deep knowledge of APAC supplier ecosystems and manufacturing processes (FATP, SMT, mechanical assembly, battery pack assembly)
- Proven track record of leading complex commercial negotiations with Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers
- Strong command of BOM cost structures, should-cost modeling, and cost reduction methodologies
- Experience managing cross-functional programs through NPI, DVT/PVT, and MP phases
- Proficiency with procurement and supply chain tools (e.g., Oracle, Zip, MRP/ERP systems) and Google Workspace
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
- Willing and able to travel internationally (up to 20–30%) to supplier facilities, manufacturing sites, and regional offices across NA, APAC, and EMEA to support supplier negotiations, quality reviews, and cross-functional program milestones.

Preferred

- Experience with micromobility, e-bike, docking station equipment or last-mile vehicle platforms
- Familiarity with battery supply chains (cells, BMS, pack integration) and associated regulatory considerations
- Relevant certifications such as CSCP, CPM, or CPSM
- Experience supporting hardware companies through rapid scaling or supply base Restructuring

📌 Global Supply Chain Manager (Montreal)
🏢 Infotree Global Solutions
📍 Montreal