Sr. Global Supply Manager, Powertrain Capex

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

Job summary

Lucid Motors is seeking a Sr. Global Supply Manager for Powertrain Capex in Phoenix, AZ. This role leads global sourcing strategy, supplier selection, contracting, and executing CapEx programs across engineering and manufacturing teams, including powertrain equipment, R&D/test gear, and tooling.

You will own supplier relationships, negotiate favorable terms, manage timelines, and travel 15–25% to supplier sites, bringing a technical or supply chain background and 5+ years in related roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technical, supply chain or finance discipline; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of Purchasing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Engineering experience related to capital equipment.
• Experience with automotive assembly processes and supplier management.
• Strong negotiation, analysis, and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to identify qualified suppliers and timelines.
• Create RFQs, review quotations, and develop sourcing recommendations balancing cost, quality, and lead time.
• Negotiate contracts covering pricing, tooling, development, timing, spare parts, and payment terms.
• Manage supplier development, design changes, and equipment timelines through prototype to production.
• Maintain supplier relationships and report sourcing status and costs to internal teams.
• Drive early involvement with design to ensure manufacturability and capex opportunities.
• Travel 15–25% to supplier sites for reviews and inspections.

Skills

Sourcing

Negotiation

Contracting

Supply Chain Management

Project Management

Excel

ERP (SAP)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical or supply chain or finance

MBA

Tools

SAP

Job description

Sr. Global Supply Manager, Powertrain Capex

Phoenix, AZ

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.

About the Role

We are currently seeking a Global Supply Manager for Capital Equipment purchasing. The Global Supply Manager is the key internal interface with Engineering, Finance, Logistics, Quality and Manufacturing. He or she will establish our global supply chain strategy, source suppliers, contracts, and execute to deliver a world class CapEx program. The role will support our Manufacturing, and Engineering teams in sourcing of CapEx equipment including but not limited to Manufacturing process equipment for powertrain assembly, and R&D/test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing 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 equipment pricing, tooling, development, timing, spare parts, and payment terms
• Work with suppliers and Manufacturing to manage design changes and impacts
• Manage supplier development and equipment 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, availability, and cost status
• Ownership of key supplier relationships and activities, both strategic and tactical, through the entire life cycle of company projects, from initial sourcing through development, tooling, and industrialization phases as well as product launch and ongoing business management
• Work closely with Engineering and Manufacturing during the design phase to ensure manufacturability and capital equipment opportunities are balanced
• Travel 15-25% to visit suppliers to perform business and program reviews
• Bachelor’s degree in technical or supply chain discipline, MBA, plus 5 years minimum Purchasing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Engineering experience related to capital equipment or product assembly processes
• Understanding of automotive assembly processes. Experience preferred in one or more of the following areas: general/part assembly, battery assembly, powertrain assembly, body shop, robots, dispense, fastening systems or paint lines
• Product launch experience…you did not just sit behind a desk and source. Time spent working with engineering, manufacturing, and quality to develop proposals. Candidate must be one that will actively work with the supplier and manufacturing as the equipment is built, tested, and installed
• Understanding of manufacturing and quality principles
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem‑solving skills. Passion for results, strategy, and hands on execution. Creative, calculated risk taker with the ability to manage difficult suppliers 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)
• Ability to mitigate unforeseen problems creatively and effectively

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technical, supply chain or finance discipline with 5-7 years of Purchasing, Supply Chain or Engineering experience preferable in automotive industry; Masters or MBA preferred
• Enthusiasm and curiosity for understanding the in-scope manufacturing processes on assigned interior 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
• Ability to mitigate unforeseen problems creatively and effectively
• Proficient in Excel, Project, Power Point, Word, ERP systems (SAP or equivalent)

Compensation & Benefits

Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Equal Opportunity

At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we build. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations.

Accessibility

Lucid Motors is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need any accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at TA-Operations lucidmotors.com. This email address is designated solely for accommodation requests and is not monitored for job applications or resume submissions. To be considered for employment, all applications must be submitted through the Lucid Motors Careers website.