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Procurement COE manager

RemoteRemoteFull TimeManager / Head$98,000–$122,500 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

Procurement COE
Global Supply Chain
process standardization
continuous improvement
strategic business partnership
operational excellence
procurement standards
tooling
operational workflows
procurement effectiveness

Nice to have

CSCP
CPM

Role summary

Lyft is seeking an experienced Procurement Center of Excellence Manager to join their Global Supply Chain Team. This role focuses on enabling procurement best practices through process standardization and continuous improvement, leveraging technology and automation. The manager will build strategic partnerships, operationalize policies, lead training and change management, and implement supplier relationship management programs. Key responsibilities include enhancing procurement effectiveness, ensuring compliance, and advising stakeholders on procurement policies. The role requires strong analytical, project management, and influencing skills, with experience in procurement technology platforms and advanced analytics. A bachelor's degree and 3-5+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience are preferred.

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 Procurement Center of Excellence Manager to join our Global Supply Chain Team. In this role, you will enable Procurement best practices through process standardization and continuous improvement initiatives. You will develop strategic business partnership relationships and execute comprehensive strategies to support business growth and deliver operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

Partner with Global Supply Management (GSM) and cross-functional stakeholders to embed procurement standards into tooling and operational workflows

Drive continuous improvement initiatives leveraging technology, insights, and leading best practices to enhance procurement effectiveness and user experience

Operationalize policies through smart automation; designing intuitive workflows that reduce friction and maintain compliance

Lead training and change management efforts for cross functional stakeholders; using customer insights to drive change management

Maintain documentation for procurement workflows and best practices across the organization

Serve as an advisor and partner to the business, providing subject matter expertise on procurement policies, training, and compliance requirements

Implement supplier relationship management (SRM) programs and KPIs to drive optimal performance and risk mitigation

Lead the end-to-end development and enhancement of procurement workflows; leveraging AI and automation to guide end users through intuitiveness design

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization

Strong analytical and ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions

Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously

Support mergers, acquisitions, and business expansion activities through Sourcing Expertise

Experience:

A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field is typically required.

Relevant certifications (e.g., CSCP, CPM) may be advantageous.

Experience with procurement technology platforms (e.g., Oracle, Zip), advanced analytics tools, and Google Workspace

3 to 5+ years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing, preferred

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 with company match 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

Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership

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 $98,000 - $122,500, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Salary ranges are 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.

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