Global Logistics Procurement Lead - Strategy & Negotiations

Lucid Motors; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity program

Annual cash incentive

Paid time off

Job summary

Lucid Motors in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a senior Logistics Procurement Lead to manage inbound and outbound transportation spend. You will develop strategies across Air, Ocean, Trucking, Parcel, and Final Mile, and build strategic carrier relationships while negotiating NDAs and Master Service Agreements.

You will create TCO models, drive cost optimization, and partner with Supply Chain, Finance, and Sales to deliver realistic cost projections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, or Business.
• Generally requires 8+ years of experience in Logistics Procurement.
• Automotive industry experience in sourcing transportation services, warehousing, and customs operations preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise with logistics operations, Transportation Management System (TMS), and eSourcing platforms.
• Proven negotiation skills for freight agreements with carriers and freight forwarders.
• Deep understanding of freight brokerage models, total cost modeling, and rate benchmarking.
• Track record of results in fast-paced environments; self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end logistics spend management for inbound and outbound transportation.
• Develop and execute transportation sourcing strategies across all freight modes (Air, Ocean, Trucking, Parcel, Final Mile).
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with carriers and freight forwarders at all levels.
• Negotiate and finalize NDAs, Master Service Agreements, Statements of Work, and other contractual documents.
• Create total cost of ownership (TCO) models and implement transparent supplier relationship management practices.
• Serve as primary point of contact for all commercial matters, reporting on sourcing, availability, and costs.
• Identify and implement continuous cost optimization opportunities through cross-functional collaboration.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, and Service teams to deliver cost projections.
• Conduct quarterly business reviews and carrier scorecard evaluations.
• Meet targets for cost performance, quality, compliance, and on-time delivery.

Skills

Logistics procurement

Negotiation

Cost optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Sourcing strategy

Carrier management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Transportation Management System (TMS)

eSourcing platforms

MS Office Suite

Job description

Lucid Motors in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a senior Logistics Procurement Lead to manage inbound and outbound transportation spend. You will develop strategies across Air, Ocean, Trucking, Parcel, and Final Mile, and build strategic carrier relationships while negotiating NDAs and Master Service Agreements.

You will create TCO models, drive cost optimization, and partner with Supply Chain, Finance, and Sales to deliver realistic cost projections.