Global Indirect Sourcing Manager

As the largest global shared micromobility business, Lime is on a mission to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free. A Time Magazine 100 Most Influential Company, Lime has powered more than one billion rides in close to 30 countries across five continents, spurring a new generation of clean alternatives to car ownership. Learn more at li.me. 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 is structured as an individual contributor and will be responsible for supporting the Professional Services, HR and Marketing categories. You will have ownership of your own category, and will report to the Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager responsible for these 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. Coaching and Development: Coach and develop junior staff to support less complex negotiations. About You: Experience: Must have at least 3 years of experience in indirect sourcing managing multiple global categories, out of a total of at least 6 years in a related field. Must have a proven track record of driving cost savings and managing complex sourcing activities, and proven ability to understand complex contracts. Demonstrate knowledge on conducting RFQ/RFP processes, and managing spend in excess of $100M in indirect sourcing required. Experience with Finance and Accounting services or HR is a plus. Must have strong contract redline review knowledge and financial analytical skills. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline. Leadership Skills: Working with company leadership (influence without authority), 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. U.S. Based Position - What We Offer: Comprehensive Health & Wellness: A choice of medical, dental, and vision plans. We also provide co…

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