Global Supply Manager, Vehicle Platforms

Responsibilities:

• Supplier & Category Management
  • Develop and own comprehensive sourcing strategies for direct materials across Next Generation Platforms, E-Bikes, Pedal Bikes, and Scooters, 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 elevate 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

• 7+ 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 Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
• Preferred:
  • Experience with micromobility, e-bike, or last-mile vehicle platforms
  • Familiarity with battery supply chains (cells, BMS, pack integration) and associated regulatory considerations
  • Relevant certifications such as CSCP, CPM, or CPSM
  • Experience supporting hardware companies through rapid scaling or supply base restructuring

• Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled
• Mental health benefits
• Family building benefits
• Child care and pet benefits
• 401(k) plan with company match to help save for your future
• In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
• 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible
• Subsidized…