Job description
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.
Lyft is seeking an experienced Group Manager, Global Supply Management (Indirect) to join our Global Supply Chain Team. In this dual leadership and execution role, you’ll drive strategic sourcing excellence across critical Technology categories including SaaS, Infrastructure, Payments, Identity and Integrity. You’ll manage a team of 2-3 Global Supply Managers, while maintaining hands-on responsibility for high-stakes sourcing activities. You’ll develop comprehensive category strategies, cultivate strategic supplier partnerships, and lead complex contract negotiations. We’re seeking a proven procurement leader with a track record of building exceptional teams and delivering significant business impact through cross-functional collaboration and measurable results.
Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership & Category Management
- Develop and execute long-term category strategies to achieve cost optimization, drive efficiencies, improve supplier health, and ensure continuous supply
- Focused experience with specifically Technology categories including SaaS, Infrastructure, Payments, Identity and Integrity
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives leveraging technology and data analytics to enhance sourcing effectiveness
- Lead end-to-end procurement processes including market analysis, RFx development, supplier evaluation, and contract negotiation
- Support M&A and business expansion activities through strategic sourcing expertise
- Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Build, lead, and mentor a team of 2-3 procurement professionals
- Recruit top talent while providing hands-on coaching and career development
- Establish performance metrics and foster a continuous improvement culture
- Collaborate with diverse stakeholders from C-level executives to operational teams, serving as an advisor and partner across all business levels
- Supplier Relations & Contract Management
- Lead executive-level supplier relationship management (SRM) and quarterly business reviews
- Serve as escalation point for complex contract negotiations and supplier issues
- Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Security teams on contract structure and risk management
- Cultivate strategic supplier partnerships to drive innovation and competitive advantage
Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field; MBA or advanced degree a plus
- 8-10+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience with focus on indirect categories and team leadership
- Relevant certifications (CSCP, CPM) advantageous
- Experience with procurement technology platforms (Oracle, Zip), advanced analytics tools, and Google Workspace
Benefits:
- Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled
- Mental health benefits
- Family building benefits
- Child care and pet benefits
- 401(k) plan to help save for your future
- In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off
- 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible
- Subsidized commuter benefits
- Lyft Pink - Lyft team members get an exclusive opportunity to test new benefits of our Ridership Program
Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid
The expected base pay range for this position in the San Francisco area is $143,000 - $178,750. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Range is not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.
Total compensation is dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience, and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.
