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Employment Type: Contract/Remote

Location: Remote, Canada

Duration: 12+ months with possible extension or conversion

Pay range: $50/hr - $52/hr

Schedule: Mon – Fri

Position Summary:
A fast-growing mobility and transportation technology company is seeking a Global Supply Manager to join its supply chain team supporting its micromobility business.
In this contractor role, you will own the end-to-end direct materials supply chain for a micromobility portfolio spanning Next Generation Platforms, E-Bikes, Pedal Bikes, Scooters, and Docking Stations.
You will serve as the primary interface between the company and its global manufacturing partners, driving supply continuity, cost optimization, and long-term supplier health across critical hardware categories.
This role requires deep experience in direct procurement, hardware manufacturing, and supplier relationship management, ideally within consumer hardware, e-mobility, micromobility, or adjacent physical-product 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, Scooters, and Docking Stations, with a 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, from 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 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 vehicle platform supply topics.
- Collaborate with hardware teams 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, including Staff Snapshots and MIL tracker reviews, with clear and 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 trackers and issue logs with up-to-date status and accountability across supplier deliverables.

Required Qualifications

- 3+ years of experience in direct materials procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management within a hardware-intensive workplace.
- 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, including FATP, SMT, mechanical assembly, and battery pack assembly.
- Proven experience leading complex commercial negotiations with Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers.
- Strong understanding 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 such as 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.
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally up to 20–30% to supplier facilities, manufacturing sites, and regional offices across North America, APAC, and EMEA for supplier negotiations, quality reviews, and cross-functional program milestones.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with micromobility, e-bikes, docking station equipment, or last-mile vehicle platforms.
- Familiarity with battery supply chains, including cells, 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.

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