Sr. Global Supply Chain Manager- BIW

About Lucid

At Lucid we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucids proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture our award-winning vehicles bring our Compromise Nothing approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability design and engineering ambition and Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments combining exceptional range performance design and expansive space in a single experience.

We achieve this through deep vertical integration with design engineering and productionhappening in-houseacross our global offices the world united by a shared commitment to refusing to settle youcanhelpredefinewhatspossible andshape the future of mobility.

We are currently seeking a Sr. Global Supply Manager supporting the BIW (Body In White) Team. The Global Supply Manager manages all company business with a group of suppliers and is the key internal interface with Engineering Finance Logistics Quality and Manufacturing to deliver world class products on time and cost effectively. The Global Supply Manager must identify develop and manage the global Supply Chain. This person will help establish our global supply chain strategy support cross-functional teams during the development and industrialization phases and drive sound business decisions throughout the product life cycle.

You Will:

• Collaborate with Engineering and Supplier Quality to identify potential suppliers with the right qualifications to meet Lucids expectations and timeline
• Create RFQs review analyze and clarify quotations from suppliers and develop sound sourcing and business recommendations balancing cost quality lead time and technical considerations
• Thoroughly negotiate favorable contracts including parts pricing tooling costs and Engineering Services (NRE / EDT)
• Work with suppliers and Engineering to release parts into production and issue POs for Prototype Parts and Prototype/Production Tooling
• Manage supplier development and tooling timelines part availability for prototype builds/start of production and develop solutions to delays or problems that arise
• Maintain overall supplier relationships and act as point of contact for all commercial issues including internal report-outs summarizing sourcing status parts availability and cost status
• Travel 15-25% to visit suppliers to perform business and program reviews

You Bring:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Supply Chain Finance or related field required. Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelors degree
• 5 years experience in Purchasing Supply Chain OR Engineering
• Understanding of body design and extensive experience in sourcing two or more of the following commodities: paints coatings adhesives (structural bonding sealing) baffles castings and extrusions.
• Product launch experience preferred
• Understanding of quality principles product development processes and data analysis. Able to show teamwork to resolve problems and a thought process to drive successful solutions
• Excellent analytical negotiation and problem-solving skills. Passion for results strategy and hands on execution.
• Creative calculated risk taker with the ability to manage complex suppliers and resolve disputes while preserving relationships with suppliers and internal staff
• Strong written and verbal skills as well as organizational and program management capabilities
• Proficient in Excel Project Power Point Word ERP systems (SAP or equivalent)
• Ability to mitigate unforeseen problems creatively and effectively