Manager Supply Management

Live Wire is soulful by design, transforming the everyday into urban adventure and beyond. Drawing on its DNA as an agile disruptor from the lineage of Harley-Davidson and capitalizing on a decade of learnings in the EV sector, Live Wire’s ambition is to be the most desirable electric motorcycle brand in the world. With a dedicated focus on EV, Live Wire plans to develop the technology of the future and invest in the capabilities needed to lead the transformation of motorcycling.

Live Wire has evolved from Harley-Davidson’s engineering expertise, manufacturing footprint, supply chain infrastructure, and global logistics capabilities, while innovating by design and attracting industry-leading talent.

We are looking for a Manager, Supply Management to lead a small, high-impact team of Supply Management Professionals responsible for launching new electric two-wheel vehicles at unprecedented speed. This role sits at the center of Live Wire's new product introduction (NPI) efforts - owning the supply management workstream from early sourcing through production launch and driving the commercial and operational strategies that keep programs on track.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, ambiguity-rich environment, brings deep development purchasing expertise, and is energized by the opportunity to build processes from the ground up rather than inherit them. This role is intended to oversee activities related to Electronics and Plastics.

• New Product Introduction & Program Execution
• Lead the supply management workstream for NPI programs, ensuring suppliers are identified, onboarded, tooled, and delivering validated parts in support of aggressive launch timelines. Own project milestone tracking and reporting, maintaining a clear pulse on program health across the supply base. Guide the team through supplier selection, tooling kickoff, PPAP, and production readiness activities. Partner closely with Engineering to ensure parts availability for all build events and resolve complex technical or timing issues as they arise.
• Develop and execute commodity-level sourcing strategies that define where and with whom Live Wire should be doing business. Lead negotiations and bring contracts, pricing, and commercial terms to closure. Benchmark the supply base continuously, identifying opportunities to consolidate, improve performance, or introduce new suppliers aligned with Live Wire's needs. Hold suppliers accountable to commitments on cost, quality, timing, and delivery - and manage performance through structured evaluation and ongoing engagement.
• Cost Modeling & Business Case Development
• Partner with Finance to build and maintain detailed cost models for sourced systems and components. Own total landed cost analysis, business case development, and cost roll-ups that inform program-level decisions. Ensure cost targets are grounded in data, reflect true supply chain economics, and are transparent to stakeholders.
• Contract Manufacturing Partnerships
• Collaborate with Live Wire's contract manufacturing partners to transition sourced components into production. Serve as the connective tissue between the supply base, engineering, and contract manufacturers - ensuring alignment on specifications, timing, and quality expectations throughout the build process.
• Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement
• Operate with a forensic mindset toward internal processes - consistently evaluating how the team works, identifying inefficiencies, and redesigning workflows for speed and accuracy. Cut through red tape and redefine how supply management operates at Live Wire, building scalable processes that match the pace and ambition of the business.
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Collaborate across Engineering, Finance, Supply Management, and Contract Manufacturing to establish robust financial targets, project milestones, and deliverables. Influence stakeholders at all levels - guiding others to adopt new approaches and challenging legacy assumptions when a better path exists.

Internal Compass:
Build a strong personal perspective of what great looks like, with full willingness to…