Procurement Manager

About Spin Spin’s mission is to make daily living more efficient and enjoyable by reducing barriers to transportation and improving access to education, jobs, healthcare and more through a world full of 15-minute cities. As one of the leading micromobility companies and a wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company, Spin partners with local communities and governments to bring sustainable, affordable and reliable e-scooter and e-bike programs to cities in North America and Europe. We are a diverse group of artists, engineers, designers, urban planners, tech and policy experts from around the world. We believe in inclusivity and building powerful alliances to fulfill our goals and move our mission forward. Above all, we at Spin are connected by our values and purpose which is to give more people the freedom to move. Learn more www.spin.app

About the Role

This position will lead various categories of indirect sourcing activities including software acquisition, global service contracts, operational supplies and corporate procurement. You will work closely with internal partners across the organization and external vendors. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the company is making strategic and sound purchasing decisions while maintaining accountability for year-over-year budget performance and expense reduction for contracts you lead all aspects of.

Ideal candidates will ultimately balance vendor management responsibilities, while also delivering against key performance metrics. The candidate must work optimally within cross-functional teams in finance, IT, operations, product, engineering, business and legal. The successful candidate must be effective at working in a fast-paced and agile environment as well as confident and collaborative in their interactions with business partners. Critical to this role is the ability to build and manage relationships at all levels, with both internal and external partners. This position reports directly to the Director of Procurement at Spin.

Responsibilities

• Partner with internal teams to assess corporate purchase needs and build a strategic plan for execution to ensure mitigation of financial exposure to Spin
• Lead supplier identification and contract negotiations with vendors to develop mutually beneficial agreements on all business related terms including but not limited to cost, quality, delivery, service and risk
• Consolidate specifications and business requirements to develop competitive sourcing events
• Form relationships with key vendors and cultivate these partnerships for Spin globally
• Deliver cost savings on material contracts spanning from purchasing software, supplies to technology services and contract outsourcing
• Ensure expedient implementation of new contracts following company policy throughout the organization
• Build global sourcing programs for various components (software, supplies, van leases, facilities rental, labor and services outsourcing)
• Lead RFP processes and build methods of assessing the best suppliers both on qualitative and quantitative metrics, understanding financial imperatives and long term value to Spin
• Partner strategically with Ford to leverage economies of scale and vendor relationships at Spin
• Support the PR/PO and vendor creation/approval process and drive process improvements
• Expand our supplier business globally/internationally (focus on NA, Europe and Asia)
• Have an attitude for continuous improvement and innovation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business/Supply chain or related field
• Typically 5+ years of procurement or similar experience, working with vendors,
• Prior experience negotiating indirect vendor contracts and assessing new opportunities
• Experience in successfully using cost analysis tools to guide negotiation needs and strategize creative solutions to deliver value on contracts
• Self-starter and track record of driving the success of the procurement organization
• Strategic understanding vendor relationships and demonstrated ability to cultivate them
• Global and International sourcing experience is a strong plus

Benefits & Perks

• Opportunity to join a fast-growing startup and help shape and establish the company’s industry leadership
• Competitive health benefits
• Unlimited PTO for salaried roles
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Monthly cell phone bill stipend
• Wellness perk for salaried roles

Spin is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment in an unlawful matter. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all individuals. Spin treats all employees and job applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence without regard to any qualified individuals' sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender (including pregnancy, breastfeeding, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Spin also considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal law. Spin is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in its job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at job_accommodations@spin.pm.