Global Electronics Supply Manager

Lucid Motors; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 102,700 - 141,240; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Motors is seeking a Global Supply Manager for Electronic Systems, Electrical Components, Infotainment and NPI. You will manage supplier relationships, create RFQs, and negotiate contracts to deliver parts on time and within budget.

The role requires 2–4 years in Purchasing or Supply Chain related to electronics, and a strong background in sourcing electronic components. Travel 15–25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 2-4 years’ experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Engineering experience related to electronic components.
• Understanding of Electronics and extensive experience in sourcing electronic components, including resistors, capacitors, microprocessors, transistors, and diodes.
• Product launch experience preferred.
• Understanding of quality principles, product development processes, and data analysis. Able to show teamwork to resolve problems and a thought process to drive successful solutions.
• 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, presentation 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Engineering and Supplier Quality to identify potential suppliers with the right qualifications to meet Lucid’s 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 parts pricing, tooling costs and 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, parts availability and cost status
• Travel 15-25% to visit suppliers to perform business and program reviews

Skills

Supplier evaluation

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Lucid Motors is seeking a Global Supply Manager for Electronic Systems, Electrical Components, Infotainment and NPI. You will manage supplier relationships, create RFQs, and negotiate contracts to deliver parts on time and within budget.

The role requires 2–4 years in Purchasing or Supply Chain related to electronics, and a strong background in sourcing electronic components. Travel 15–25% is expected.