Global Supply Manager - Remote / Telecommute

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 hardware 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 Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Willing and able to travel internationally (up to 20 30%) to supplier facilities, manufacturing sites, and regional offices across NA, APAC, and EMEA to support supplier negotiations, quality reviews, and cross-functional program milestones.

Preferred

• Experience with micromobility, e-bike, docking station equipment, 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.

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities