Sr. Global Supply ManagerBuyer-Closures

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.

Lucids mission is to inspire the adoption of sustainable energy by creating the most captivating luxury electric vehicles centered aroundthe constantlyseektalented motivated individualspossessinga proventrack recordof excellence to join our part of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to transform the automotive and mobility industry.

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a Sr. Global Supply Manager supportingBody Closure Mechanisms and Systems.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 Global Supply Manager mustidentify develop and manage the global Supply Chain. He or she will helpestablishour global supply chain strategy support cross-functional teams during the development and industrializationphasesand drive sound business decisions throughout the product life cycle.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Engineering and Supplier Quality toidentifypotential suppliers with the right qualifications to meetLucidsexpectations and timeline

• Create RFQsand partner with engineering for Statement of Work review analyze and clarify quotations from suppliers and develop sound sourcing and business recommendations balancing cost qualitylead-timeand technical considerations

• Thoroughly negotiate favorable contracts including parts pricing toolingcostsand 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 partsavailabilityand cost status

• Travel 15-25% to visit suppliers to perform business and program reviews

Requirements:

• Bachelorsdegree in technical supplychain or finance discipline-MBApreferred but notrequired.

• 5 years of Purchasing Supply Chain or Engineering experience in the automotive industry preferably with experience in related technologies including: body seals (window door hood liftgate) latches window regulators checkers electronic door handle power door/decklid systems hinges.

• Enthusiasm and curiosity for understanding thein-scopemanufacturingprocesseson assignedcommodities.

• Product launch experiencepreferredwith a high emphasis on knowledgeof quality principlesproduct developmentprocesses anddata analysis.

• Strong interpersonal skills with a team-first mindset that creates a vibrant cohesive environment to help resolve problems cascade bestpracticesand deliveroptimalresults

• Excellent analytical negotiation andproblem-solvingskills. Passion for results strategy andsense ofownership thatleads to effective hand-onexecution.

• Creative calculated risk taker withthe ability to manage difficult suppliers mitigate unforeseen problemsand resolve disputes while preserving relationships with suppliers and internal staff

• Strong written and verbal skills as well as organizational and programmanagement capabilities

• Proficient in Excel Project Power Point Word ERP systems (SAPor equivalent)