Global Sourcing Lead

<p>&lt;gh-intro&gt;</p> <p>&lt;text&gt;</p> <p>We're looking for a Global Sourcing Lead to join Bolt's Procurement team in Tallinn, Estonia. You'll be the strategic partner bridging business demand and procurement delivery for some of Bolt's fastest-growing verticals, driving commercial value at global scale. If you thrive in high-complexity, high-impact environments and know how to turn stakeholder relationships into procurement results, this one's for you.</p> <p>&lt;/text&gt;</p> <p>&lt;/gh-intro&gt;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&lt;gh-about-us&gt;</p> <p>&lt;title&gt;About us&lt;/title&gt;</p> <p>&lt;text&gt;</p> <p>With over 200 million customers in 50+ countries, Bolt is one of the fastest-growing tech companies in Europe and Africa. And it's all thanks to our people.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>We believe in creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or disability.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Our ultimate goal is to make cities for people, not cars, and we need your help to achieve this mission!</p> <p>&lt;/text&gt;</p> <p>&lt;/gh-about-us&gt;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&lt;gh-role-detail&gt;</p> <p>&lt;title&gt;About the role&lt;/title&gt;</p> <p>&lt;text&gt;</p> <p>The Global Sourcing Lead is a senior role within Bolt's Procurement team, sitting at the intersection of business strategy and commercial delivery. Reporting to the Head of Sourcing – Operations, you'll act as the primary procurement partner for Bolt's key verticals, including Delivery and Bolt Drive.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>This isn't a back-office procurement role. You'll work directly with vertical leadership to shape procurement priorities, lead high-value sourcing initiatives, and build the supplier relationships that underpin Bolt's commercial performance globally. You'll also play an active role in developing the Procurement function itself.</p> <p>&lt;/text&gt;</p> <p>&lt;/gh-role-detail&gt;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&lt;gh-responsibilities&gt;</p> <p>&lt;title&gt;Main tasks and responsibilities:&lt;/title&gt;</p> <p>&lt;bulletpoints&gt;</p> <ul> <li>&lt;point&gt;Act as the strategic procurement partner for Bolt's verticals, building trusted relationships with vertical leadership and translating business priorities into actionable procurement strategies and demand roadmaps.&lt;/point&gt;</li> <li>&lt;point&gt;Lead end-to-end high-value sourcing initiatives, including RFx processes (using Workday/Zicus), bid evaluation, supplier selection recommendations, and stakeholder guidance throughout.&lt;/point&gt;</li> <li>&lt;point&gt;Develop negotiation strategies and lead commercial negotiations, securing enterprise-wide agreements that minimise risk and deliver measurable value, including drafting SOWs, SLAs, and other commercial terms.&lt;/point&gt;</li> <li>&lt;point&gt;Build and manage strategic supplier relationships across the verticals, covering performance management, contract compliance, proactive renewal planning, and regular supplier business reviews.&lt;/point&gt;</li> <li>&lt;point&gt;Monitor market trends, conduct spend analysis, and run benchmarking activity to surface commercial opportunities and keep procurement strategy informed by accurate, actionable data.&lt;/point&gt;</li> <li>&lt;point&gt;Ensure full compliance with Bolt's procurement policies and the Enterprise Risk Management Framework, acting as an escalation point for vertical procurement issues and contributing to continuous function development.&lt;/point&gt;</li> </ul> <p>&lt;/bulletpoints&gt;</p> <p>&lt;/gh-responsibilities&gt;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&lt;gh-requirements&gt;</p> <p>&lt;title&gt;About you:&lt;/title&gt;</p> <p>&lt;bulletpoints&gt;</p> <ul> <li>&lt;point&gt;Proven experience in strategic procurement or sourcing, ideally within a global, fast-growth, or technology-led environment.&lt;/point&gt;</li> <li>&lt;point&gt;Strong track record leading complex, high-value commercial negotiations and delivering measurable savings across a portfolio of supplier agreements.&lt;/point&gt;</li> <li>&lt;point&gt;Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with experience advising and partnering with senior business leaders across multiple functions or verticals.&lt;/point&gt;</li> <li>&lt;point&gt;Confident with procurement data: spend analytics, benchmarking, and total cost of ownership modelling are a natural part of how you work.&lt;/point&gt;</li> <li>&lt;point&gt;Clear, credible communicator in English, able to present procurement strategies and recommendations to diverse audiences.&lt;/point&gt;</li> <li>&lt;point&gt;Familiarity with RFx tools and procurement platforms, ideally including Workday or similar.&lt;/point&gt;</li> <li>&lt;point&gt;Experience developing or contributing to category strategy at a global or regional scale.&lt;/point&gt;</li> <li>&lt;point&gt;Background in procurement for operations, delivery, or mobility-adjacent categories is a plus.&lt;/point&gt;</li> </ul> <p>&lt;/bulletpoints&gt;</p> <p>&lt;text&gt;</p> <p>Experience is great, but what we really look for is drive, intelligence, and integrity. So even if you don't tick every box, please consider applying!</p> <p>&lt;/text&gt;</p> <p>&lt;/gh-requirements&gt;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&lt;gh-perks&gt;</p> <p>&lt;title&gt;Why you'll love it here:&lt;/title&gt;</p> <p>&lt;bulletpoints&gt;</p> <ul> <li>&lt;point&gt;Accelerate your professional growth with unique career opportunities.&lt;/point&gt;</li> <li>&lt;point&gt;Enjoy a rewarding salary and stock options, knowing that as Bolt succeeds, so do you.&lt;/point&gt;</li> <li>&lt;point&gt;Take care of your physical and mental health with our wellness perks.&lt;/point&gt;</li> <li>&lt;point&gt;Celebrate 5 years at Bolt with a 1-month paid sabbatical to recharge.&lt;/point&gt;</li> <li>&lt;point&gt;Connect with colleagues at annual company events and smaller team gatherings.&lt;/point&gt;</li> <li>&lt;point&gt;Balance flexibility and in-person collaboration with our hybrid model, including at least 12 monthly in-office days.&lt;/point&gt;</li> </ul> <p>&lt;/bulletpoints&gt;</p> <p>&lt;text&gt;*Some perks may differ depending on your location and role.&lt;/text&gt;</p> <p>&lt;/gh-perks&gt;</p><div class="content-conclusion"><p>#LI-Hybrid</p></div>