Global Supply Chain Manager

Job Description: Job title: Global Supply Manager, Micromobility 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 clear, 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 commer…

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