Global Supply Manager - Indirect

Waabi
Pittsburgh, PA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have experience in strategic sourcing for indirect categories and a background in supplier relationship management.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience in indirect sourcing and supplier lifecycle management
    — “Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Manage the lifecycle of key indirect suppliers.”
  • Individuals who can align procurement with business goals and manage cross-functional teams
    — “Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with internal customers to understand their requirements and align procurement strategies with business goals.”
  • Professionals with a background in Source-to-Pay processes and contract lifecycle management
    — “Expertise in Source-to-Pay processes. Maintain and optimize contract lifecycle management (CLM) data integrity...”

Things to consider

  • Up to 25% travel required to Waabi locations across the US and globally
    — “Able to travel up to 25% of the time to Waabi locations.”
  • This role requires managing multiple indirect categories and global sourcing strategies
    — “Supply Category Strategy: Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for indirect categories...”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience in managing RFx processes and supplier performance reviews
    — “Lead the full RFx (RFP, RFQ, RFI) process... Conduct regular Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs)...”
  • Showcase your proficiency in Google Workspace and experience with P2P process optimization
    — “Proficient in Google Workspace (formerly Google Suite). Implement and refine P2P (Procure-to-Pay) processes...”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for indirect categories
  • Lead the full RFx process
  • Drive year-over-year cost savings
Typical background
Bachelor's in Business (Supply Chain/Finance/Management) or Engineering4+ years of Supply Chain Experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Global Sourcing StrategiesRfx ProcessContract NegotiationSupplier Relationship ManagementCost ManagementProcess Optimization

Preferred

Experience In Autonomous Or Electric Vehicle Industry

Stack & domain

Negotiating Commercial ContractsBudgeting/forecastingRequest For QuotationsSupply Category StrategyStakeholder ManagementStrategic SourcingContract NegotiationContract Lifecycle ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementCost ManagementProcess OptimizationProcure-to-pay ProcessesDeveloping BudgetsIdentifying Process ImprovementsTracking Supply Chain IssuesCollaborationProblem-solvingCommunicationTeamworkLeadershipSupply Chain ManagementIndirect CategoriesProcurementAutonomous Transportation

About the role

Original posting from Waabi via Lever

Waabi, founded by AI visionary Raquel Urtasun, is the leader in Physical AI. With a world-class team, we're unlocking the next era of autonomous transportation with technology that's powering commercial autonomous trucks and robotaxis. Waabi is backed by and partners with world leaders in AI, automotive, logistics, and deep tech.

With offices in Toronto, San Francisco, Dallas, and Pittsburgh, Waabi is growing quickly and looking for diverse, innovative and collaborative candidates who want to impact the world in a positive way. To learn more visit: www.waabi.ai

As a member of the Global Supply Chain Team, the Global Supply Manager will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including Negotiating various types of commercial contracts, Purchase Order Releases, Budgeting/Forecasting, and Request for Quotations across Indirect Categories. 

You will...

Be a part of the Global Supply Chain Team building a supply base supporting an AI-first approach to enable safe self-driving at scale.

Supply Category Strategy: Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for indirect categories such as IT HW, SaaS, Operations, Professional Services, and Facilities.

Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with internal customers to understand their requirements and align procurement strategies with business goals.

Strategic Sourcing: Lead the full RFx (RFP, RFQ, RFI) process. This includes market research, supplier identification, bid analysis, and final supplier selection.

Contract Negotiation: Partner with Legal and Finance to negotiate complex Professional Service Agreements (PSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

Maintain and optimize contract lifecycle management (CLM) data integrity, tracking, and compliance to ensure seamless indirect supply chain operations and vendor governance

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Manage the lifecycle of key indirect suppliers. Conduct regular Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) to monitor performance, innovation, and risk.

Cost Management: Drive year-over-year "bottom-line" savings through competitive bidding, demand management, and process improvements.

Process Optimization: Implement and refine P2P (Procure-to-Pay) processes to reduce friction in how the company spends money on non-production items.

Develop and maintain budgets across multiple Indirect Categories.

Assist in identifying and implementing process improvements & documentation.

Track open Supply Chain issues, solutions and drive each to closure.

Qualifications:

Bachelor in Business (Supply Chain/Finance/Management) or Engineering.

4+ years of Supply Chain Experience.

Background in supplier relationship management.

Proficient in Google Workspace (formerly Google Suite).

Expertise in Source-to-Pay processes.

Open-minded and collaborative team player with the willingness to help others.

Passionate about self-driving technologies, solving hard problems, and creating innovative solutions.

Able to travel up 25% of the time to Waabi locations.

Bonus/nice to have:

Experience in the Autonomous or Electric Vehicle Industry.

MBA or JD.

The US yearly salary range for this role is: $110,000 - $165,000 USD in addition to competitive perks & benefits. Waabi US Inc.’s yearly salary ranges are determined based on several factors in accordance with the Company’s compensation practices. Note: The Company provides additional compensation for employees in this role, including equity incentive awards and an annual performance bonus.

Perks/Benefits:

Waabi provides a competitive benefits package that includes:

Competitive compensation and equity awards.

Health and wellness benefits encompassing Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Paid parental, medical and family care leave.

Generous PTO Policy.

Retirement savings plans including 401(k) or RRSP options.

Health savings account contribution options.

Daily drinks, snacks, and catered meals (when in office).

Regularly scheduled team building activities and social events both on-site, off-site & virtually.

Additional benefits are offered and tailored to specific country locations.

As we grow, this list continues to evolve! 

Waabi is a technology start-up building technologies to transform the way the world moves. Join our talented team to be a part of the future and to make an impact!

Waabi is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and accessible workplace for all our employees. We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or parental status, caregiver status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We make workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please let our recruiting team know.

Source: Waabi careers (Lever)

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