Procurement 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 400+ million rides in 250+ cities on 5 continents, replacing an estimated 100+ million car trips. Named a Time 100 Most Influential Company and Fast Company Brand That Matters, we achieved a fully profitable year in 2022, becoming the first in our industry to reach this milestone.

As a Procurement Manager at Lime, you will be a key player in our procurement 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.

We are a remote first company! The individual hired for this role must be located within the East Coast with a preference for New York City.

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.
• Purchase Order Oversight: Manage and refine the purchase order process, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with budgetary goals.
• 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.

About you:

• Experience: More than 5 years of experience in (indirect) procurement, supply chain management, or a related field, with a proven track record of driving cost savings and managing complex procurement activities, ability to manage substantial contracts, knowledge on conducting RFQ/RFP processes and working for an enterprise with over $40M indirect spend is a plus.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline. 
• Leadership Skills: Strong management and negotiation skills, with experience 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.

 The anticipated salary range for this position is $92,000 - $169,000. Annual performance bonus, equity and benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, depending on the position offered. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the candidate’s location of residence, the successful candidate's skills, experience and other qualifications. In addition to base salary, some roles may be eligible for a variable performance-bonus based on a combination of company performance, employee performance, and management discretion.

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Why Lime? 

When you join Lime, you join a global community of smart, caring, talented individuals working together to deliver world-changing results; striving to create an experience that enables Limers to do their best work. Here are some ways we support and invest in our team: 

Competitive salaries, performance-based annual bonus and pre-IPO equity

Health and wellness offerings for all team members starting day one including access to top-tier fitness and mindfulness apps

Flexible vacation policies with ample paid holidays tailored to country of residence

Fully-paid leave following the birth or adoption of a child and financial, medical and educational support for Limers pursuing parenthood

Support for retirement and financial goals with unlimited access to financial advisors

Unlimited, complimentary use of our vehicles in hundreds of cities around the world

Professional growth opportunities through quarterly learning days and top-tier tools

Opportunities to connect across teams and locations to network, socialize and volunteer

Culture of belonging with Employee Resource Groups that engage and promote cultural awareness and DEI training across all functions

Consistent recognition of great work through meaningful rewards and career advancements

Benefits and perks vary depending on the nature of your employment and country of residence. Terms and conditions may apply.

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. 

Use of artificial intelligence or an LLM such as ChatGPT during the interview process will be grounds for rejection of your application.

Lime will consider employment for qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, the California Fair Chance Act, and other applicable law. When reviewing an applicant's criminal history, Lime will consider all of the material duties listed above to determine if there is an adverse and negative relationship between any criminal history and the ability to perform the material duties of the job.