Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager - BIW/RM/Battery

Lucid Motors; King Abdullah Economic City; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electric vehicle manufacturer seeks a Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager to oversee supplier readiness and operational execution for Body-in-White, Raw Materials, and Battery commodities. The ideal candidate will ensure production continuity and manage supplier performance while collaborating with global suppliers and internal teams. This role requires strong supplier management skills, with a focus on problem-solving and communication. The successful candidate will contribute to a sustainable future in luxury electric mobility.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation

401k plan

Equity program eligibility

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in supplier management or procurement for automotive components.
• Strong understanding of production processes and capacity planning.
• Proven ability to manage complex supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day supplier performance for BIW, Raw Materials, and Battery components.
• Oversee supplier readiness activities including tooling kick-off.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to resolve technical issues.

Skills

Supplier management

Supply chain operations

Problem-solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

MBA (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems (SAP or equivalent)

Excel

Project management tools

Job description

Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager - BIW/RM/Battery

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility

At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.

We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.

Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.

Lucid Motors is seeking a Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager - BIW/RM/Battery to oversee supplier readiness and operational execution for Body-in-White (BIW), Raw Materials, and Battery commodities. This role focuses on ensuring production continuity, managing supplier performance, and resolving issues across development, launch, and production phases. You will work closely with global suppliers and internal teams to maintain program timelines, quality standards, and cost targets.

You Will:

• Manage day-to-day supplier performance for BIW, Raw Materials, and Battery components, ensuring on-time delivery and quality compliance.
• Oversee supplier readiness activities, including tooling kick-off, part availability, and ramp-up planning.
• Monitor supplier capacity, production schedules, and risk indicators to prevent disruptions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supplier Quality to resolve technical and quality issues quickly.
• Support change management processes, including engineering change implementation and cost impact tracking.
• Ensure purchase orders and delivery schedules align with program milestones and production requirements.
• Provide regular updates on supplier health, delivery status, and risk mitigation plans to leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers to enhance performance and reduce operational risk.
• Travel up to 15–25% for supplier visits, program reviews, and issue resolution.

You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in supplier management, supply chain operations, or procurement for automotive or mechanical/electrical components.
• Strong understanding of production processes, tooling, and capacity planning.
• Proven ability to manage complex supplier relationships and resolve operational challenges.
• Familiarity with product development cycles, quality systems, and change management processes.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP or equivalent), Excel, and project management tools.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.

Additional Compensation and Benefits

Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs. (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)

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