Sr. Global Supply Manager, Powertrain Capex

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 Global Supply Manager for Capital Equipment purchasing. The Global Supply Manager is the key internal interface with Engineering Finance Logistics Quality and Manufacturing. He or she will establish our global supply chain strategy source suppliers contracts and execute to deliver a world class CapEx program. The role will support our Manufacturing and Engineering teams in sourcing of CapEx equipment including but not limited to Manufacturing process equipment for powertrain assembly and R&D/test equipment.

You Will:

• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing 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 equipment pricing tooling development timing spare parts and payment terms
• Work with suppliers and Manufacturing to manage design changes and impacts
• Manage supplier development and equipment 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 availability and cost status
• Ownership of key supplier relationships and activities both strategic and tactical through the entire life cycle of company projects from initial sourcing through development tooling and industrialization phases as well as product launch and ongoing business management
• Work closely with Engineering and Manufacturing during the design phase to ensure manufacturability and capital equipment opportunities are balanced
• Travel 15-25% to visit suppliers to perform business and program reviews
• Bachelors degree in technical or supply chain discipline MBA plus 5 years minimum Purchasing Supply Chain Manufacturing or Engineering experience related to capital equipment or product assembly processes
• Understanding of automotive assembly processes. Experience preferred in one or more of the following areas: general/part assembly battery assembly powertrain assembly body shop robots dispense fastening systems or paint lines
• Product launch experienceyou did not just sit behind a desk and source. Time spent working with engineering manufacturing and quality to develop proposals. Candidate must be one that will actively work with the supplier and manufacturing as the equipment is built tested and installed
• Understanding of manufacturing and quality principles
• Excellent analytical negotiation and problem-solving skills. Passion for results strategy and hands on execution. Creative calculated risk taker with the ability to manage difficult 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

You Bring:

• Bachelors degree in technical supply chain or finance discipline with 5-7 years of Purchasing Supply Chain or Engineering experience preferable in automotive industry; Masters or MBA preferred
• Enthusiasm and curiosity for understanding the in-scope manufacturing processes on assigned interior commodities
• Product launch experience preferred with a high emphasis on knowledge of quality principles product development processes and data analysis.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a team-first mindset that creates a vibrant cohesive environment to help resolve problems cascade best practices and deliver optimal results
• Excellent analytical negotiation and problem-solving skills. Passion for results strategy and sense of ownership that leads to effective hand-on execution.
• Creative calculated risk taker with the ability to manage difficult suppliers mitigate unforeseen problems and resolve disputes while preserving relationships with suppliers and internal staff
• Strong written and verbal skills as well as organizational and program management capabilities
• Ability to mitigate unforeseen problems creatively and effectively
• Proficient in Excel Project Power Point Word ERP systems (SAP or equivalent)