Sr. Global Supply Manager

About the role

The Sr. Global Supply Manager will collaborate with Engineering, Supplier Quality, NPI, and PM to identify and source suppliers with the right qualifications to meet Lucid’s expectations and timelines. They will create RFQs, review, analyze, and clarify quotations from suppliers, and develop sound sourcing and business recommendations balancing cost, quality, lead-time, and technical considerations. They will thoroughly negotiate favorable contracts, including parts pricing, tooling costs, and Engineering Services (NRE / EDT), NDAs, and MSAs. They will work with suppliers and Engineering to release parts into production and issue POs for Prototype Parts and Prototype/Production Tooling. They will be responsible for driving and tracking all supplier responsible ECRs and Clear To Builds, managing supplier development and tooling timelines, part availability for prototype builds/start of production, and developing solutions to delays or problems that arise. They will 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. They will 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.

Responsibilities

• 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, and MSAs
• Work with suppliers and Engineering to release parts into production and issue POs for Prototype Parts and Prototype/Production Tooling
• Be responsible for driving and tracking all supplier responsible ECRs and Clear To Builds
• 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Finance discipline required; Masters preferred, Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• 5+ years experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Engineering of wiring harnesses and related electrical and mechanical components
• Understanding of manufacturing processes supporting electrical distribution systems and assembly
• Product launch experience preferred

Qualifications

• 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, PowerPoint, Word, JIRA, Confluence, and ERP systems (SAP or equivalent)
• Able to mitigate unforeseen problems creatively and effectively

Skills

• Supplier Management
• RFQ Creation and Negotiation
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Process Improvement
• Project Management
• Supplier Audits

Benefits

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

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.