Global Supply Manager
About the role
The Global Supply Manager supports Electronic Systems, Electrical Components, Infotainment, and New Product Introduction (NPI) within Lucid. This role collaborates with Engineering and Supplier Quality to identify and develop suppliers, manage global supply chains, and ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of high-quality products.
Responsibilities
- Create RFQs, review, analyze, and clarify quotations from suppliers, and develop sourcing and business recommendations balancing cost, quality, lead-time, and technical considerations.
- Negotiate favorable contracts including parts pricing, tooling costs, and Engineering Services (NRE / EDT).
- Manage supplier development and tooling timelines, part availability for prototype builds/start of production, and develop solutions to delays or problems.
- Maintain overall supplier relationships and act as the 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 Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field. Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
- 2-4 years’ experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Engineering experience related to electronic components.
- Understanding of Electronics and extensive experience in sourcing electronic components, including but not limited to resistors, capacitors, microprocessors, transistors, and diodes.
- Product launch experience preferred.
- Understanding of quality principles, product development processes, and data analysis.
- Able to show teamwork to resolve problems and a thought process to drive successful solutions.
- 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, presentation skills, as well as organizational and program management capabilities.
- Proficient in Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word, ERP systems (SAP or equivalent).
- Ability to mitigate unforeseen problems creatively and effectively.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field.
- Relevant work experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Engineering experience related to electronic components.
- Understanding of Electronics and extensive experience in sourcing electronic components.
- Product launch experience preferred.
- Understanding of quality principles, product development processes, and data analysis.
- Teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Written and verbal communication skills.
- Organizational and program management capabilities.
- Proficiency in relevant software tools.
- Experience mitigating unforeseen problems.
Skills
- Supplier Management
- Sourcing and Business Negotiation
- Supply Chain Strategy Development
- Quality Control and Assurance
- Product Launch Experience
- Electronic Component Sourcing
- Project Management
- Financial Analysis
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Data Analysis
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Coverage
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Equity Program
- Discretionary Annual Cash Incentive Program
Pay
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): $102,700—$141,240 USD.
Schedule
Full-time position.