Sr. Global Supply Chain Manager- BIW

About the role

The Sr. Global Supply Manager supports the BIW (Body In White) Team at Lucid. The position involves managing supplier relationships, developing sourcing strategies, and ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of parts and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Engineering and Supplier Quality to identify potential suppliers and develop sound sourcing recommendations
• Create RFQs, review and analyze supplier quotations, and negotiate favorable contracts
• Manage supplier development and tooling timelines, ensuring parts availability for prototypes and production
• Work with suppliers and Engineering to release parts into production and issue purchase orders for prototype parts and tooling
• Maintain supplier relationships and act as the primary point of contact for commercial issues
• Travel 15-25% to visit suppliers for business and program reviews

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field, or relevant work experience
• 5+ years’ experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Engineering
• Extensive experience in sourcing two or more of the following commodities: paints, coatings, adhesives, baffles, castings, and extrusions
• Product launch experience preferred
• Understanding of quality principles, product development processes, and data analysis
• Teamwork and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive successful solutions
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Passion for results, strategy, and hands-on execution
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with organizational and program management capabilities
• Proficiency in Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word, and ERP systems (SAP or equivalent)
• Able to mitigate unforeseen problems creatively and effectively

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field, or relevant work experience
• 5+ years’ experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Engineering
• Understanding of body design and extensive experience in sourcing two or more of the following commodities: paints, coatings, adhesives, baffles, castings, and extrusions
• Product launch experience preferred
• Understanding of quality principles, product development processes, and data analysis
• Teamwork and problem-solving skills, with the ability to drive successful solutions
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Passion for results, strategy, and hands-on execution
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with organizational and program management capabilities
• Proficiency in Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word, and ERP systems (SAP or equivalent)
• Able to mitigate unforeseen problems creatively and effectively

Skills

• Supplier Management
• Sourcing Strategies
• Contract Negotiation
• Supplier Development
• Quality Control
• Project Management
• Team Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Communication Skills
• Data Analysis

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Equity Program (eligible)
• Annual Cash Incentive Program (eligible)

Pay

Competitive compensation package including base salary and incentives.

Schedule

Full-time position with occasional travel required.