Global Supply Manager - Remote / Telecommute
Cynet SystemsWe are looking for Global Supply Manager - Remote / Telecommute for our client in Montreal, QC
Job Title: Global Supply Manager - Remote / Telecommute
Job Location: Montreal, QC
Job Type: Contract
Pay Range: $47.87hr - $52.87hr
Job Overview:
This role requires deep fluency in direct procurement, hardware manufacturing, and supplier relationship management in consumer or micro-mobility hardwa
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re environments. The candidate will collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Legal to align supply chain strategy with business objectives and product roadmaps.
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 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 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:
Required
• 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 Eng