Senior Global Supply Chain Leader – Battery Systems

Lucid Motors; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Motors is seeking a seasoned Sr. level Global Supply Chain Manager to shape and execute procurement strategy for materials used in battery enclosure systems.

You will partner with Engineering, Finance, Logistics, Quality, and Manufacturing to deliver world-class products on time and within cost targets throughout the product life cycle. Key responsibilities include supplier relationship management, performance evaluation, contract negotiation, inventory planning, risk management, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Engineering
• Proven experience with complex analysis, consulting, supply chain, and data analytics
• Impeccable visual presentation, interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated experience working independently with excellent judgement as to when stakeholders should be engaged to drive results
• Ability to navigate numerous competing priorities and triage priorities according to business needs

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective stamping, extrusion, casting, thermal control, and adhesive supply partners
• Manage on-going communication channels to ensure alignment on supplier performance, expectations, and improvements
• Address any issues or concerns promptly to ensure continuity of supply
• Establish KPIs to measure supplier performance such as quality, delivery reliability, and cost-effectiveness
• Regularly evaluate supplier performance against KPIs and initiate corrective actions
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions for Lucid
• Review and revise contracts as necessary
• Monitor contract compliance and address deviations with stakeholders
• Work with demand planning teams to forecast demand for cylindrical battery cell requirements
• Implement inventory optimization strategies and collaborate with suppliers to meet demand while minimizing excess inventory
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks; coordinate with Finance on supplier financial stability
• Create commodity strategies for urgent resourcing
• Negotiate terms to drive maximum value; track and report cost savings impact
• Lead cross-functional team from the commercial perspective; align with Engineering, Program Management, Quality, Material Planning, and Production
• Lead and participate in project-team meetings to address issues and drive goals
• Travel 10-20% to visit suppliers and perform reviews

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Problem solving

Education

B.S./B.A. in SCM, Business, or Engineering

Experience with data analytics

Tools

Excel

Project

PowerPoint

Word

ERP (SAP or equivalent)

Job description

Lucid Motors is seeking a seasoned Sr. level Global Supply Chain Manager to shape and execute procurement strategy for materials used in battery enclosure systems.

You will partner with Engineering, Finance, Logistics, Quality, and Manufacturing to deliver world-class products on time and within cost targets throughout the product life cycle. Key responsibilities include supplier relationship management, performance evaluation, contract negotiation, inventory planning, risk management, and