Global Supply Manager, Vehicle Platforms

<p>At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lyft Urban Solutions is seeking a seasoned Global Supply Manager to join our supply chain team supporting the micromobility division of Lyft Inc. In this senior role, you will own the end-to-end direct materials supply chain for our Vehicle Platforms portfolio — spanning Next Generation Platforms, E-Bikes, Pedal Bikes, and Scooters. You will be the primary interface between LUS and our global manufacturing partners, driving supply continuity, cost optimization, and long-term supplier health across critical hardware categories. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This is a high-visibility role requiring deep fluency in direct procurement, hardware manufacturing, and supplier relationship management in consumer or micro-mobility hardware environments. You will collaborate closely with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Legal to align supply chain strategy with business objectives and product roadmaps.</span></p> <h2><strong>Responsibilities:&nbsp;</strong></h2> <ul> <li><strong>Supplier &amp; Category Management </strong> <ul> <li>Develop and own comprehensive sourcing strategies for direct materials across Next Generation Platforms, E-Bikes, Pedal Bikes, and Scooters, with focus on FATP &amp; Key Technologies and Commodities&nbsp;</li> <li>Lead strategic supplier relationship management (SRM) programs including scorecards, business reviews, and performance KPIs to drive continuous improvement in quality, delivery, and cost&nbsp;</li> <li>Manage the supplier base through the full product lifecycle — NPI through EOL — ensuring adequate capacity, qualification, and supply continuity&nbsp;</li> <li>Drive EOL and second-source strategies to mitigate single-source risk and support long-term supply chain resilience</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Sourcing &amp; Negotiation&nbsp;</strong> <ul> <li>Lead end-to-end sourcing events including market analysis, RFx development, supplier evaluation, and commercial negotiation for complex direct materials contracts&nbsp;</li> <li>Negotiate pricing, terms, MOQs, lead times, and capacity commitments with global manufacturing partners (including APAC-based suppliers and FATP partners)&nbsp;</li> <li>Drive year-over-year PPV targets and cost reduction roadmaps aligned with BOM cost targets for both independent and charging vehicle variants&nbsp;</li> <li>Evaluate and onboard new suppliers in support of NPI programs, ensuring DFM alignment, qualification timelines, and production readiness&nbsp;</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Cross-Functional Collaboration</strong> <ul> <li>Serve as the primary supply chain point of contact for Engineering, Product, Operations, and Finance stakeholders on all Vehicle Platform supply topics&nbsp;</li> <li>Collaborate with the hardware team on DFM/DFX inputs, ECO management, and BOM changes to ensure supply chain impact is assessed early&nbsp;</li> <li>Partner with Demand Planning and Operations to maintain accurate CTB (Cleared to Build) signals and manage supply to production schedules&nbsp;</li> <li>Interface with Legal and Compliance teams on supplier contracts, NDA management, and audit readiness&nbsp;</li> <li>Support weekly executive reporting cadences (e.g., Staff Snapshots, MIL tracker reviews) with clear, actionable supply chain updates&nbsp;</li> </ul> </li> <li><strong>Risk &amp; Escalation Management</strong> <ul> <li>Proactively identify and escalate supply risks — including line-down risks, LLT shortages, and geopolitical/logistics disruptions — with mitigation plans&nbsp;</li> <li>Own supplier dispute resolution, including commercial escalations related to missed shipment commitments, expedite fees, and quality escapes&nbsp;</li> <li>Maintain MIL tracker and issue logs with up-to-date status and accountability across supplier deliverables</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h2><strong>Experience:</strong></h2> <ul> <li>7+ years of experience in direct materials procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management in a hardware-intensive environment</li> <li>Demonstrated experience managing physical product categories — preferably consumer electronics, bicycles, e-mobility, robotics, or adjacent hardware platforms</li> <li>Deep knowledge of