Staff Global Supply Chain Manager, Raw Materials

Hardware FYI; Southfield (MI); In loco; USD 90.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

401(k) retirement plan

Equity program

Discretionary annual cash incentive

Descrizione del lavoro

Lucid Motors is seeking a senior procurement professional in Michigan to lead direct material sourcing for aluminum and steel, manage RFQs, and negotiate contracts that balance cost, lead time, and sustainability.

You will evaluate suppliers for capability and environmental responsibility, coordinate material releases, and support prototype and production timelines. 5–8 years in related roles, ERP experience required, with 15–25% travel.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or related field.
• 5–8 years in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Engineering in automotive metal industry.
• Experience with raw material sourcing and product launches.
• ERP systems experience (SAP) and familiarity with Jira/SharePoint/Smartsheet.

Mansioni

• Collaborate with Engineering and Supplier Quality to source materials, focusing on aluminum and steel.
• Lead directed buy sourcing strategy across multiple tier levels.
• Identify new sourcing avenues, lead qualification, and pricing negotiations.
• Evaluate supplier capability, reliability, and environmental responsibility.
• Develop, manage, and issue RFQs; negotiate quotations balancing cost, lead-time, quality, and sustainability.
• Negotiate and finalize material purchase contracts; manage delivery terms and logistics.
• Use demand forecasts to ensure supplier capacity for projects.
• Coordinate material releases, issue POs, and monitor supply for all phases.
• Support supplier development and oversee timelines for prototypes and production.
• Travel 15–25% to supplier locations for reviews.

Conoscenze

Interpersonal communication

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or engineering

Strumenti

Excel

Project

PowerPoint

Word

SAP

Jira

SharePoint

Smartsheet

Descrizione del lavoro

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 productionhappening in-houseacross our global offices andmanufacturingfacilities.Ourteamscomefromindustriesaround the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence.By refusing to settle, youcanhelpredefinewhat’spossible andshape the future of mobility.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Engineering and Supplier Quality teams to source raw materials, with a focus on aluminum and steel.


• Lead the directed buy sourcing strategy amongst the multiple tier level involved in Aluminum & Steel space.


• Identify new avenues in the vehicle to direct the raw material sourcing, lead qualification and pricing negotiation with suppliers.


• Evaluate suppliers for technical capability, process reliability, environmental responsibility, and compliance.


• Develop, manage, and issue RFQs; negotiate supplier quotations to balance cost, lead-time, quality, and sustainability.


• Negotiate and finalize contracts for material purchases (pricing, delivery terms, logistics, inventory management, and technical collaboration).


• Leverage demand forecasts to ensure suppliers maintain adequate manufacturing capacity.


• Develop and implement VAVE ideas


• Coordinate material releases and production schedules, issuing POs and monitoring supply for all project phases.


• Support supplier development initiatives and oversee material delivery timelines for prototype builds and production launches.


• Troubleshoot delays and proactively drive solutions to keep production on track.


• Monitor market trends, commodity pricing, and geopolitical risks affecting raw material supply; develop contingency plans as needed.


• Troubleshoot delays and proactively drive solutions to keep production on track.


• Travel 15-25% to supplier locations for business and program reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, or a related field; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.


• 5-8 years of experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Engineering, preferably within the automotive metal industry, and at least 4 years of experience in Raw Material (Flat Roll Steel and Aluminum)


• Product launch experience, especially knowledge of quality principles, product development processes, and data analysis.


• Experience sourcing from a global supply base, particularly raw material mills and distributors.


• Proficiency with Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word


• Experience with ERP systems (SAP or equivalent), Jira, SharePoint, Smartsheet, and related tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with production planning, supply and demand management, and liability analysis.


• Advanced data analysis and quality assurance capabilities


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; team-first mindset that fosters collaboration and problem-solving.


• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.


• Sense of ownership and passion for results, with hands‑on execution and strategic thinking.


• Ability to manage difficult suppliers, mitigate unforeseen problems, and resolve disputes while preserving relationships.


• Strong organizational and program management capabilities.


• Curiosity and enthusiasm for understanding manufacturing processes.

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Compensation

Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays, paid sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan. 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, 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.

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