Senior Global Supply Manager – Interior Components

Lucid Motors; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid Motors in Southfield, MI, is seeking a Staff Global Supply Manager specializing in interior components. You will manage supplier relations, lead sourcing activities, and collaborate with Engineering, Finance, Logistics, Quality, and Manufacturing to deliver world-class interior parts on time and cost-effectively.

The role requires 8+ years in Purchasing or Supply Chain within automotive components, with strong analytics, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, plus proficiency in ERP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Engineering, specifically related to SCCMs, OHCs, Switches, Visors, Decos, Trigger mechs, and more automotive parts.
• Deep knowledge of parts manufacturing processes, should-cost analysis, and cost models covering design, production launch, and engineering changes.
• Proven understanding of plastic injection, stamping, or other relevant manufacturing processes used in interior/exterior parts production.
• Prior automotive parts launch experience.
• Understanding of quality principles, product development processes, and data analysis, with proven teamwork and structured problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with a passion for delivering results through strategy and hands‑on execution.
• Creative, calculated risk‑taker able to manage complex suppliers and resolve disputes while preserving relationships.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills, presentation ability, and organizational/program management proficiency.
• Proficient in Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word, and ERP systems (SAP or equivalent).
• Ability to creatively and effectively mitigate unforeseen issues.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Global Supply Managers, Tier-1/2 Suppliers, and Engineering to lead sourcing and release activities for interior and exterior parts, and issue POs for prototype and production components.
• Partner with Engineering and Supplier Quality to identify and qualify parts suppliers that meet Lucid’s expectations and program timelines.
• Create RFQs, review and analyze supplier quotations, and develop sourcing recommendations balancing cost, quality, lead-time, and technical factors.
• Negotiate favorable contracts related to parts procurement and engineering services.
• Manage supplier development and parts availability timelines for prototype builds and production start-up, resolving any delays or issues that arise.
• Maintain overall supplier relationships and act as the primary contact for all commercial issues, including regular internal updates on sourcing status, parts industrialization, and engineering changes.
• Travel 15-25% to conduct supplier business and program reviews.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

ERP systems

Communication

Presentation ability

Organizational/program management

Education

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

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

ERP (SAP or equivalent)

Job description

Lucid Motors in Southfield, MI, is seeking a Staff Global Supply Manager specializing in interior components. You will manage supplier relations, lead sourcing activities, and collaborate with Engineering, Finance, Logistics, Quality, and Manufacturing to deliver world-class interior parts on time and cost-effectively.

The role requires 8+ years in Purchasing or Supply Chain within automotive components, with strong analytics, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, plus proficiency in ERP