Sr. Global Supply Manager/Buyer-Closures

Lucid Motors; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability coverage

Paid time off

Equity program

Job summary

Lucid Motors seeks a Sr. Global Supply Manager to oversee body closure mechanisms and systems.

You will manage a global supplier network and partner with Engineering, Finance, Logistics, Quality, and Manufacturing to deliver world-class products on time and cost-effectively. You will identify, develop, and manage the global supply chain strategy, support cross-functional teams during development and industrialization, and drive sound business decisions throughout the product life cycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technical, supply chain or finance discipline; MBA preferred but not required.
• 5+ years of Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Engineering experience in the automotive industry.
• Enthusiasm and curiosity for understanding manufacturing processes on assigned commodities.
• Product launch experience with knowledge of quality principles and data analysis.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong organizational and program management skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Engineering and Supplier Quality to identify qualified suppliers meeting Lucid’s expectations and timeline.
• Create RFQs and work with engineering for SOW; review quotations and make sourcing recommendations balancing cost, quality, lead-time, and tech considerations.
• Negotiate contracts including parts pricing, tooling costs, and Engineering Services (NRE / EDT).
• Coordinate with suppliers and Engineering to release parts into production and issue POs for prototype parts and tooling.
• Manage supplier development, tooling timelines, and part availability for prototypes and start of production; resolve delays.
• Maintain supplier relationships and act as the point of contact for commercial issues with internal reporting on sourcing status and costs.
• Travel 15-25% to visit suppliers for business and program reviews.

Skills

Analytical

Negotiation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree (technical/supply chain/finance)

Tools

Excel

Project

PowerPoint

Word

SAP (ERP)

Job description

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 redefine what’s possible and shape the future of mobility.

Lucid’s mission is to inspire the adoption of sustainable energy by creating the most captivating luxury electric vehicles, centered around the human experience. We constantly seek talented, motivated individuals possessing a proven track record of excellence to join our team. Become part of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to transform the automotive and mobility industry.

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Sr. Global Supply Manager supporting Body Closure Mechanisms and Systems. The Global Supply Manager manages all company business with a group of suppliers and is the key internal interface with Engineering, Finance, Logistics, Quality and Manufacturing to deliver world class products on time and cost effectively. The Global Supply Manager must identify, develop, and manage the global Supply Chain. He or she will help establish our global supply chain strategy, support cross-functional teams during the development and industrialization phases and drive sound business decisions throughout the product life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Engineering and Supplier Quality to identify potential suppliers with the right qualifications to meet Lucid’s expectations and timeline
• Create RFQs and partner with engineering for Statement of Work, 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in technical, supply chain or finance discipline-MBA preferred but not required.
• 5+ years of Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Engineering experience in the automotive industry, preferably with experience in related technologies including: body seals (window, door, hood, liftgate…), latches, window regulators, checkers, electronic door handle, power door/decklid systems, hinges.
• Enthusiasm and curiosity for understanding the in-scope manufacturing processes on assigned commodities.
• Product launch experience preferred with a high emphasis on knowledge of quality principles, product development processes, and data analysis.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a team-first mindset that creates a vibrant, cohesive environment to help resolve problems, cascade best practices and deliver optimal results
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Passion for results, strategy, and sense of ownership that leads to effective hand-on execution.
• Creative, calculated risk taker with the ability to manage difficult suppliers, mitigate unforeseen problems and resolve disputes while preserving relationships with suppliers and internal staff
• Strong written and verbal skills as well as organizational and program management capabilities
• Proficient in Excel, Project, Power Point, Word, ERP systems (SAP or equivalent)

Equal Opportunity

At Lucid, we don't just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life and disability coverage
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• paid sick leave
• a401(k) retirementplan
• Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off
• Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program
• Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, aredeterminedbasedon individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results,in accordance withthe terms of the applicable plans

Accessibility

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