Senior Strategic Sourcing Associate

Lime is the world's largest shared electric vehicle company. We’re on a mission to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free. Our electric bikes and scooters have powered 700+ million rides in 250+ cities on 5 continents, replacing an estimated 150+ million car trips. Named a Time 100 Most Influential Company and Fast Company Brand That Matters, Lime continues to set the pace for shared micromobility globally.

As a Senior Global Indirect Strategic Sourcing Associate at Lime, you will be a key player in our global strategic sourcing organization, working with a Strategic Sourcing Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies that align with our business objectives, enhancing supplier relationships, and drive cost efficiencies while maintaining high-quality standards across our supply chain. This role will support our IT Hardware, Software, Telecom, Marketing and Recycling categories and will report to the Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager responsible for these categories. 

What You’ll Do:

• Strategic Vendor Sourcing: Identify, evaluate, and engage with suppliers that align with our long-term business objectives and strategic goals.

• Advanced Contract Negotiations: Manage medium complexity negotiations independently, securing favorable terms and minimize risks while maintaining strong supplier relationships.

• Cost Optimization: Develop and execute strategies to optimize procurement spend, driving significant cost reductions.

• Supplier Relationship Management: Establish and support strategic relationships with key suppliers, ensuring performance excellence.

• RFX: Supporting the RFI drafting, building bid analysis, support RFP bids

• Procurement Strategy Development: Play a supporting role in developing and implementing procurement strategies that support the company’s growth and competitive advantage.

• Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate procurement risks, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing potential disruptions.

• Data-Driven Insights: Evaluate procurement data to provide actionable insights, supporting strategic conclusions and improvement initiatives.

• Cross-Functional Partnerships: Collaborate with senior stakeholders across finance, legal, IT, and other departments to align procurement strategies with overall business goals.

• Compliance and Governance: Maintain rigorous procurement documentation and compliance standards, ensuring all activities meet internal policies and external regulatory requirements.

• Build Financial Analysis: Perform financial modeling and analysis on deals to assess feasibility, savings, and strategic impact.

About You:

• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement conducting RFI’s and RFP’s in a global business, reviewing and negotiating contract terms and conditions, with a demonstrated track record of cost savings and supplier management.  Preferred experience in IT SaaS sourcing or procurement.

• Analytical Mindset: Ability to analyze complex data and make informed decisions.

• Proficient in sourcing software and tools.

• Leadership Skills: Experience working with company leadership, managing cross-functional teams and high-stakes vendor relationships.

• Attention to Detail: Expertise in managing contracts and a good understanding of contract language, compliance, and procurement documentation with precision.

• Problem-Solver: Ability to anticipate obstacles and develop innovative solutions in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

• Strategic Thinker: Ability to see the big picture and develop strategies that align with long-term business objectives.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

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If you want to make an impact, Lime is the place for you. Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? If this role excites you we encourage you to apply. Explore all opportunities on our career page.

Lime is an Equal Opportunity Employer, but that’s just the start. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to hiring and developing the most talented and globally diverse team – which includes individuals with different backgrounds, abilities, identities and experiences. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can email recruiting-operations@li.me for assistance. 

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