Motivate is looking for a Director of Procurement, who will be responsible for the direction and execution of all purchasing requirements that support corporate and system undertakings. They will develop and lead a team of buyers and logistics professionals to efficiently execute Motivate's service, and inventory goals, as well as, the development of best-in-class processes to drive service level improvement.

About Motivate

Motivate International is North America’s leading bike share firm, operating partner systems in multiple cities including; New York Area (Citi Bike), Chicago (Divvy), Washington D.C. (Capital Bikeshare), Portland (BIKETOWN), San Francisco (Ford GoBike), and Boston (Blue Bikes). Since being acquired in 2014 by a group of investors, including the CEOs of The Related Companies and Equinox, it has successfully undertaken multi-year, major expansions. Including integrating with 8D Technologies in Montreal. Motivate has been working closely with vendors—themselves some of the leading names in bike share—to co-develop products including new docking mechanisms, eBikes and Smart Bikes.

Awarded as a Top 10 Most Innovative Company In Social Good by Fast Company for 2018; Motivate is leading the way in making cities more accessible, healthier and sustainable. We create safe and dependable systems that help make cities great by connecting individuals to the people and places they love.

About You

• You are a time management wizard and have the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and balance immediate and long-term projects.
• You seek to meet critical objectives while considering the impact of those decisions and activities on the ability to achieve long-term goals.
• You have a solid track record of meeting material cost reduction targets
• You have a thirst for knowledge and constantly find yourself wanting to understand both business and technical details
• You over communicate in words and trong verbal and written communication skills
• You are a high-energy, self-motivated individual who excels in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• You have extraordinary negotiation, contract management and supplier relations

Responsibilities

• Handle all purchasing and procurement efforts to ensure material flow inventory is at an optimal level and supporting of operational and financial goals
• Direct efforts to negotiate, contract, and lead performance with key suppliers to ensure that all service, innovation, and quality levels are achieved
• Lead and develop the Procurement team based on principles of continuous improvement and customer service
• Promote a work environment that fosters creative thinking, innovation, and rational risk-taking
• Develop, lead, and report upon key metrics related to Supply Chain
• Direct international and domestic inter-modal freight, ensuring compliance with international, country, and state regulations, as well as, timely and cost effective shipments
• Partner and collaborate with Motivate bike share systems to ensure accurate forecasting and inventory planning
• Work cross functionally across departments in support of company goals and partner needs
• Direct financial performance through the execution of sourcing strategies that deliver savings and higher value for the business
• Responsible for aligning and implementing standardized purchasing processes/systems to handle costs and leverage volumes across bike share systems
• Promote and drive a culture of continuous improvement and development throughout the department
• Support and lead the implementation of company objectives through strategic, as well as, operative measures and activities in the area of procurement
• Perform other duties as requested by VP Supply Chain 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, or other relevant area
• 8+ years of experience in Purchasing in a Manufacturing environment
• Professional Certifications in Project/Supply Chain/ Procurement/Contract Management a plus
• Advanced verbal interpersonal skills, including negotiation and influencing.
• 3+ years experience purchasing and sourcing from international vendors including China
• Strong financial analysis skills
• Advanced knowledge of supplier development and sourcing in a manufacturing environment.
• 4+ years experience as a people manager displaying strong leadership, mentoring and development skills
• Experience with Six Sigma and Lean Tools
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP and Microsoft Office products; experience with NetSuite preferred
• Knowledge of Mandarin a plus
• Travel required up to 25%

Motivate is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy or any other legally protected status under applicable law. We also provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law, as well as individuals who need an accommodation because of pregnancy. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation during any aspect of the application process, please contact [the Human Resources Department or the hiring manager].