Category Manager, Procurement Sales & Marketing

Lucid Motors; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Equity program

Job summary

Lucid Motors in Phoenix, AZ, invites a Category Manager to join Indirect Procurement, focusing on Marketing, Sales, Brand, PR & Communications, Fleet, and Service.

You will own day‑to‑day procurement partnerships, contract routing, S2C support under $100K, and data storytelling with Excel dashboards. Hybrid work, strong growth, equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 3–4 years indirect procurement experience.
• Strong MS Office and data tooling skills.
• Experience with S2C and P2P processes.
• Experience with supplier negotiations and category strategies.

Responsibilities

• Act as day‑to‑day procurement partner for Marketing, Sales, Brand, Communications, and Fleet stakeholders.
• Lead low‑to‑mid complexity sourcing and contracting activities (generally under $100K).
• Track spend and provide data‑driven insights using Excel and system reports.
• Develop and execute category strategies and manage supplier relationships.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data interpretation

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Procurement process knowledge

AI and automation awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Category Manager, Procurement Sales & Marketing

Phoenix, AZ

About Lucid

At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s 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 integrity. In 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 production happening in‑house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help re‑define what’s possible and shape the future of mobility.

Lucid is leading the future of luxury mobility as the most innovative luxury electric vehicle brand in the world. Our mission is to inspire the adoption of sustainable energy by creating the most captivating electric vehicles—designed around the human experience. At Lucid, we’re not only redefining what a luxury EV can be; we’re also building the operational foundations that allow innovation to scale.

About the Team

The Indirect Procurement team plays a critical role in that mission. We partner closely with the business to enable speed, accountability, and smart decision‑making, while actively transforming how procurement works through better systems, processes, data, and engagement.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Global Sourcing & Procurement Specialist to join this growing team and help support high‑impact service categories including Marketing, Sales, Brand, PR & Communications, Fleet, and Service.

What You Own

• Act as a day‑to‑day procurement partner for stakeholders across Marketing, Sales, Brand, Communications, and Fleet
• Own intake support, PR/PO readiness, contract routing, amendments, change orders, and invoice alignment
• Coordinate closely with Legal, Finance, and Accounts Payable to ensure contracts, POs, and invoices are accurate and processed on time
• Maintain trackers, logs, and dashboards to provide visibility into active workstreams, timelines, and risks

Sourcing & Contracting Support (S2C)

• Support and lead low‑to‑mid complexity sourcing and contracting activities (generally under $100K)
• Assist with supplier negotiations, contract reviews, commercial term discussions, amendments, and execution
• Partner with Category Managers on bid support, pricing analysis, and contract close‑out

Data, Insights, and Communication

• Track and analyze spend and procurement data using Excel and system reports
• Identify trends, gaps, and risks, and support forecasting and planning discussions
• Create clear, visual reporting tools to enable data‑driven decision‑making for stakeholders and procurement leaders
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve stakeholder experience
• Contribute to procurement transformation initiatives spanning tools, systems, processes, and engagement models
• Help scale procurement capabilities as Lucid continues to grow

Category Strategy & Supplier Management

• Support the development and execution of category strategies for assigned spend areas.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand business objectives and translate them into procurement and sourcing strategies.
• Manage supplier relationships, including performance management, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct market research, supplier assessments, benchmarking, and pricing analyses to identify opportunities, evaluate competitiveness, and inform sourcing decisions.
• Lead commercial negotiations for low‑to‑medium complexity engagements.
• Identify and execute supplier consolidation, cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation opportunities across assigned categories.
• Support budget planning, forecasting, and annual contracting activities with business stakeholders.

What You Bring

• Is familiar with basic purchasing and accounting fundamentals and understands how procurement decisions impact budgets, payments, and financial controls
• Is analytical and comfortable working with data to organize, analyze, interpret, and translate information into clear, practical insights
• Is strong with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Teams, and can use them to create clear reporting, presentations, trackers, and stakeholder communications
• Can create visual tools and dashboards to communicate status, trends, risks, and insights to a variety of stakeholders
• Is curious and resourceful in using AI and automation tools to improve efficiency, reduce manual work, and streamline procurement processes
• Is capable of thinking outside the box to navigate a growing and evolving set of business challenges
• Is highly organized and comfortable working across multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Is energized by transformation and wants to help modernize procurement across systems, processes, and ways of working
• Wants to be part of a team that’s focused on making a real difference

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or a related field
• 3‑4 years of experience in Indirect Procurement
• Strong foundation in S2C and P2P processes
• Working knowledge of the PR → PO → Invoice lifecycle
• Experience developing and executing category strategies and category plans
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to work with data and build visual summaries
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Coupa and ERP systems (SAP a plus)
• Experience supporting services categories (e.g., marketing, agencies, professional services, fleet, or similar)

Work Requirement

• This is a hybrid role located in Phoenix, AZ, with employees expected to work onsite four days per week and remotely one day per week. Candidates must be able to meet the in‑office attendance requirements.

Compensation & Benefits

Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Equal Opportunity

Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

Accessibility

Lucid Motors is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need any accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at TA‑Operations @ lucidmotors.com . This email address is designated solely for accommodation requests and is not monitored for job applications or resume submissions. To be considered for employment, all applications must be submitted through the Lucid Motors Careers website.

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