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Sr. Global Supply Manager, Powertrain Capex

Lucid Motors · Phoenix, AZ · Yesterday
PurchasingFull-time

About the role

The Global Supply Manager plays a critical role in establishing Lucid's global supply chain strategy, sourcing suppliers, and executing to deliver a world-class CapEx program. This position supports the Manufacturing and Engineering teams in sourcing of CapEx equipment, including but not limited to, manufacturing process equipment for powertrain assembly, and R&D/test equipment.

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.
  • Negotiate favorable contracts including equipment pricing, tooling, development, timing, spare parts, and payment terms.
  • Work with suppliers and Manufacturing to manage design changes and impacts.
  • Manage supplier development and equipment 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, availability, and cost status.
  • Own key supplier relationships and activities, both strategic and tactical, through the entire life cycle of company projects, from initial sourcing through development, tooling, and industrialization phases as well as product launch and ongoing business management.
  • Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing during the design phase to ensure manufacturability and capital equipment opportunities are balanced.
  • Travel 15-25% to visit suppliers to perform business and program reviews.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in technical or supply chain discipline, MBA, plus 5 years minimum Purchasing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Engineering experience.
  • Experience preferred in one or more of the following areas: general/part assembly, battery assembly, powertrain assembly, body shop, robots, dispense, fastening systems or paint lines.
  • Understanding of automotive assembly processes.
  • Product launch experience – you did not just sit behind a desk and source. Time spent working with engineering, manufacturing, and quality to develop proposals.

Qualifications

  • Understanding of manufacturing and quality principles.
  • Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Passion for results, strategy, and hands-on execution.
  • Creative, calculated risk taker with the ability to manage difficult 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, Project, Power Point, Word, ERP systems (SAP or equivalent).

Skills

  • Understanding of automotive assembly processes.
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas: general/part assembly, battery assembly, powertrain assembly, body shop, robots, dispense, fastening systems or paint lines.
  • Understanding of manufacturing and quality principles.
  • Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Passion for results, strategy, and hands-on execution.
  • Creative, calculated risk taker with the ability to manage difficult 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, Project, Power Point, Word, ERP systems (SAP or equivalent).

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

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

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