The opportunity
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.
What you'll do
Develop and execute long term Category Strategies for managed categories to: achieve cost optimization, drive efficiencies, improve supplier health, and ensure continuous supply
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and strategy, leveraging technology: and data analytics to enhance sourcing effectiveness
Lead the end-to-end procurement process, including market analysis, RFx: development, supplier evaluation, and contract negotiation
Perform pricing and cost analysis using Excel (pivot tables, lookups,: modeling) to build cost models support supplier evaluation and category strategy decisions and quantify savings opportunities
Implement supplier relationship management (SRM) programs and KPIs to drive optimal performance
Collaborate with internal cross-functional stakeholders to understand their: needs and ensure alignment with business objectives and budgets
What they're looking for
- Serve as an advisor and partner to the business to provide subject matter: expertise, guidance, and drive best practices and processes
- Strong negotiation skills and experience managing complex contracts
- Knowledge and understanding of contracts to collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Security teams
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to: influence at all levels of the organization
