Global Supply Manager - Indirect

The role

You will manage global sourcing and contracts for indirect categories such as IT hardware, SaaS, operations, professional services and facilities. You will lead RFx processes, negotiate contracts with Legal and Finance, and manage key indirect suppliers.

What you will do

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for indirect categories
• Build relationships with internal customers and align procurement with business goals
• Lead the full RFx process: market research, supplier identification, bid analysis and supplier selection
• Negotiate Professional Service Agreements, Statements of Work and Service Level Agreements with Legal and Finance
• Maintain contract lifecycle management data, tracking and compliance
• Manage key indirect suppliers and run Quarterly Business Reviews
• Drive year-over-year cost savings through competitive bidding and demand management
• Implement and refine Procure-to-Pay processes
• Develop and maintain budgets across multiple indirect categories
• Track open supply chain issues and drive each to closure

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business (Supply Chain, Finance or Management) or Engineering
• 4+ years of supply chain experience
• Background in supplier relationship management
• Proficient in Google Workspace
• Expertise in Source-to-Pay processes
• Open-minded and collaborative team player
• Passionate about self-driving technologies and solving hard problems
• Able to travel up to 25% of the time

Nice to have

• Experience in the Autonomous or Electric Vehicle industry
• MBA or JD

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity awards
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid parental, medical and family care leave
• Generous PTO policy
• 401(k) or RRSP retirement savings plans
• Health savings account contribution options
• Daily drinks, snacks and catered meals when in office
• Regular team building activities and social events
• Additional benefits tailored to specific country locations

Before you apply

• Accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application or interview process

About the company

Waabi, founded by Raquel Urtasun, works on Physical AI for autonomous transportation, including commercial autonomous trucks and robotaxis. It is a technology start-up backed by partners in AI, automotive, logistics and deep tech.