Sr. Global Supply Manager

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 for Wiring Harnesses. The Sr. Global Supply Manager manages global sourcing for all assigned commodities and work supporting various vehicle systems maintains the component timelines and assists with purchasing throughout the company.

You Will:

• Collaborate with Engineering Supplier Quality NPI and PM to identify and source suppliers with the right qualifications to meet Lucids expectations and timelines
• 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) NDAs and MSAs.
• Work with suppliers and Engineering to release parts into production and issue POs for Prototype Parts and Prototype/Production Tooling
• Be responsible for driving and tracking all supplier responsible ECRs and Clear To Builds
• 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
• Perform supplier assessments audits and site inspections; develop process improvement plans and drive implementation; monitor and maintain performance metrics
• Travel 15-25% to visit suppliers to perform business and program reviews

You Bring:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Supply Chain or Finance discipline required; Masters preferred.
• 5 years experience in Purchasing Supply Chain or Engineering of wiring harnesses and related electrical and mechanical components.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes supporting electrical distribution systems and assembly.
• Product launch experience preferred.
• Open-minded self-starter with the ability to adapt improvise and problem solve as well as work independently on multiple tasks or projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a high degree of resilience to deal with urgent requests and minimal information. Works well with various teams.
• 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 PowerPoint Word JIRA Confluence and ERP systems (SAP or equivalent)
• Ability to mitigate unforeseen problems creatively and effectively.