Sr. Global Supply Manager

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for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to decide which sections have content. The posting includes: About Lucid (company description) but not "About the role"? There's a paragraph: "Lucid Motors is seeking a seasoned Sr. level Global Supply Chain Manager to create and execute the procurement strategy for the materials going into our Chassis Mechatronics." That's about the role. So we can put that under About the role. Responsibilities: The "Key Responsibilities And Skills" section includes many bullet points. We'll extract responsibilities (maybe separate from skills). The list includes Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Performance Evaluation, Contract Negotiation and Management, Inventory and Demand Planning, Risk Management, Negotiation and Cost Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Travel. Those are responsibilities. Also there is a "Skills" part maybe within same heading? The heading says "Key Responsibilities And Skills". We need to separate responsibilities and skills? The instruction: Use headings for sections: Responsibilities, Skills, Qualifications, etc. So we need to split content accordingly. We have "Core Qualifications" and "Preferred Qualifications". Those go under Qualifications (maybe combine core and preferred). Also there is a list of "For a chassis-focused role, experience in the following commodities in highly desirable:" which is more qualifications/skills. Skills: The bullet list includes many skill items: "Impeccable visual presentation, interpersonal and communication skills", etc. Also "Proficient in Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word, ERP systems (SAP or equivalent)". Also "Preferred Qualifications" includes many skill-like items. We'll treat skills section as the bullet list under "Key Responsibilities And Skills" that are skill-oriented. But we need to avoid duplication. Better: Use Responsibilities for the bullet points that start with action verbs: Supplier Relationship Management, Supplier Performance Evaluation, Contract Negotiation and Management, Inventory and Demand Planning, Risk Management, Negotiation and Cost Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Travel. Skills: The list under "Core Qualifications" includes many skill statements: "Impeccable visual presentation, interpersonal and communication skills", "Demonstrated experience working independently with excellent judgement", "Ability to navigate numerous competing priorities", "Strong interpersonal skills", "Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.", "Passion for results, strategy, and sense of urgency and ownership", "Creative, calculated risk taker", "Strong written and verbal skills as well as organizational and program management capabilities", "Proficient in Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word, ERP systems (SAP or equivalent)". Also "Preferred Qualifications" includes many skill-like items: "Master’s degree...", "Experience specifically within the battery industry...", "Commodity management experience...", "Experience managing complex global supply chains...", "Expertise with import/export regulations...", "Demonstrated success in negotiating large, complex contractual agreements...", "Ability to inspire and motivate team members...", "Outstanding strategic critical-thinking skills coupled with high emotional intelligence", "Flexibility to adapt...". Those could be qualifications or skills. But we have Qualifications section for education and experience. Skills section for abilities. We'll put education and degree requirements under Qualifications. Core Qualifications includes Bachelor’s degree etc. Preferred Qualifications includes Master’s degree etc. Also experience specifics. Thus Qualifications: combine core and preferred qualifications (education, experience). Skills: list of abilities (communication, analytical, negotiation, problem-solving, etc.) plus technical proficiencies. Benefits: The posting includes "Compensation & Benefits:" paragraph describing benefits. So we need Benefits section. Pay: Not specified (no salary). So we should NOT include Pay section. Schedule: Not specified (no mention of work schedule). So no Schedule section. We must not include boilerplate like EEO, accessibility, etc. Remove those. We must preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. Must not omit any substantive info. So we need to include all responsibilities, qualifications, skills, benefits, etc. We must not repeat job title as heading. Already not. We must not include Job ID etc. We need to output only HTML fragment. Let's structure:

About the role

Lucid Motors is seeking a seasoned Sr. level Global Supply Chain Manager to create and execute the procurement strategy for the materials going into our Chassis Mechatronics. The Sr. GSM serves as the key internal interface with Engineering, Finance, Logistics, Quality and Manufacturing to deliver world class products on time in a cost-effective manner. The successful candidate will help establish our global supply chain strategy, support cross-functional teams during the development and industrialization phases and drive sound business decisions throughout the product life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Supplier Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective stamping, extrusion, casting, thermal control, and adhesive supply partners; manage ongoing communication channels to ensure alignment on supplier performance, expectations, and improvements; address any issues or concerns promptly to ensure continuity of supply.
• Supplier Performance Evaluation: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure supplier performance, such as quality, delivery reliability, and cost-effectiveness; regularly evaluate supplier performance against set KPIs and rapidly initiate corrective actions.
• Contract Negotiation and Management: Negotiate contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions aimed at creating maximum value for Lucid; review and revise contracts as necessary to adapt to changing relationship dynamics, business needs or market conditions; monitor contract compliance and address any deviations or discrepancies in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Inventory and Demand Planning: Work closely with demand planning teams to accurately forecast demand for cylindrical battery cell requirements; implement inventory optimization strategies and collaborate with suppliers to ensure adequate inventory levels to meet demand while minimizing excess inventory.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate any potential risks within the supply chain, including supply disruptions, quality issues, or geopolitical issues; collaborate with Finance to continually survey and monitor if the supply base is financially stable and solvent; create commodity strategies to enable swift actions if urgent resourcing is necessary.
• Negotiation and Cost Management: Negotiate commercial terms with key suppliers to drive maximum value for Lucid; analyze supplier costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction or efficiency improvements; lead the negotiations and drive results; track and report cost savings initiatives and their impact on the overall supply chain budget and vehicle BOM cost.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead the cross-functional team from the commercial perspective, ensuring Engineering, Program Management, Quality, Material Planning, and Production are aligned to the overall commodity strategy; lead and participate in regular meetings with project teams to address issues, share updates, and drive collective goals and objectives.
• Travel: 10-20% to visit suppliers to address critical supply issues and perform business and program reviews.

Skills

• Impeccable visual presentation, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience working independently with excellent judgement as to when stakeholders should be engaged to drive results.
• Ability to navigate numerous competing priorities and triage priorities according to business needs.
• 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 urgency and ownership that leads to effective hands-on execution.
• Creative, calculated risk taker with the ability to manage difficult suppliers, mitigate unforeseen problems and resolve disputes while preserving relationships with key stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal skills as well as organizational and program management capabilities.
• Proficient in Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word, ERP systems (SAP or equivalent).
• Ability to inspire and motivate team members to achieve common goals and objectives.
• Outstanding strategic critical-thinking skills coupled with high emotional intelligence.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing business requirements, market conditions, and technological advancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, or Engineering.
• Proven experience with complex analysis, consulting, supply chain, and data analytics.
• Master’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience specifically within the battery industry or related industries such as electronics, renewable energy, or automotive (preferred).
• Commodity management experience for stampings, extrusions, castings, composites, injection moldings, adhesives, foams, potting, and mica (preferred).
• Experience managing complex global supply chains and working with international suppliers and partners (preferred).
• Expertise with import/export regulations and international trade practices (preferred).
• Demonstrated success in negotiating large, complex contractual agreements aimed at driving cost reductions, delivery assurance, and process improvements (preferred).
• For a chassis-focused role, experience in the following commodities is highly desirable: Braking System, Brake Actuation, Brake Pedals, Brake Lines, Brake Hoses, Brake Calipers, Rotors.

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 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.

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