Staff Global Supply Manager – Strategic Key Components

Lucid Motors; Newark (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity program

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Lucid Motors in Newark, CA is seeking a Staff Global Supply Manager for Key Components to lead global sourcing for PCBA and ECU components, drive supplier selection, negotiate terms, and align with design and manufacturing teams.

You will manage supplier development, conduct RFQs, oversee NRE/EDT contracts, track costs and lead times, and travel 15-25% to supplier reviews, delivering cost-competitive, high-quality components for advanced vehicle programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or Finance required; Masters preferred.
• 8+ years of Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Engineering experience with PCBA components.
• Experience developing supply chain strategies for key components in ECUs.
• Willingness to travel 15-25%.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and manage global suppliers for key components used in PCBA and ECU manufacturing.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms while balancing cost, quality, and lead time.
• Collaborate with design and engineering to define component requirements.
• Create RFQs, analyze quotations, and develop sourcing recommendations.
• Drive supplier development and tooling timelines; manage delays.
• Monitor supplier performance with regular market analysis.
• Travel 15-25% for supplier reviews.

Skills

Global sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or Finance

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

JIRA

Confluence

ERP systems (SAP or equivalent)

Job description

Staff Global Supply Manager – Strategic Key Components

Newark, CA

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 and manufacturingfacilities.Ourteamscomefromindustriesaround the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence.By refusing to settle, youcanhelpredefinewhat’spossible andshape the future of mobility.

We are currently seeking a Staff Global Supply Manager for Key Components. The Staff Global Supply Manager manages global sourcing for all assigned commodities and work, supporting various vehicle systems, maintains the component timelines, and assists with purchasing throughout the company.

You Will:

• Identify, evaluate, and manage global suppliers for key components used in PCBA and ECU manufacturing.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms with suppliers while maintaining a focus on cost competitiveness and quality.
• Develop long-term relationships with key suppliers, ensuring alignment with company goals and strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with design and engineering teams to understand the requirements for key components in PCBA and ECU designs.
• Provide technical expertise to assess the manufacturability, quality, and cost-effectiveness of key components.
• Work with engineering teams to ensure key component designs are optimized for manufacturing and meet product performance requirements.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce cost, enhance quality, and improve supplier performance.
• 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 parts pricing, tooling costs and Engineering Services (NRE / EDT), NDAs, MSAs.
• Conduct regular market analysis to identify potential suppliers, industry trends, and emerging technologies in key components.
• Be responsible for Driving and Tracking all key component related ECRs
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies for key components used in electrical control units, ensuring timely delivery, cost efficiency, and quality compliance.
• 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
• Perform supplier assessments, audits and site inspections; develop process improvement plans and drive implementation; monitor and maintain performance metrics
• Travel 15-25% to visit suppliers to perform business and program reviews

You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or Finance discipline required; Masters preferred
• 8+ years minimum Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Engineering experience with PCBA or PCBA components
• Experience with developing supply chain strategies for key components used in electrical control units, ensuring timely delivery, cost efficiency, and quality compliance.
• Product launch experience preferred.
• Open-minded self-starter with the ability to adapt, improvise and problem solve, as well as work independently on multiple tasks or projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a high degree of resilience to deal with urgent requests, and minimal information. Works well with various teams.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Passion for results, strategy, and hands on execution. Creative, calculated risk taker with the ability to manage complex 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, Power Point, Word, JIRA, Confluence, ERP systems (SAP or equivalent)
• Experience managing large data sets in Excel
• Ability to mitigate unforeseen problems creatively and effectively.

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.

Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.

Base Pay Range (Annual)

$140,000 - $205,370 USD

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, paid sick leave; and 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 alsoparticipatein Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, aredeterminedbased on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results,in accordance withthe 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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