Global Supply Manager - Capex

At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.

We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.

Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.

We are currently seeking a Global Supply Manager. The Global Supply Manager manages all company business with a group of suppliers and is the key internal interface with Engineering, Finance, Logistics, Quality and Manufacturing to deliver world class products on time and cost effectively. They must identify, develop, and manage the global Supply Chain. They 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.

You Will:

• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to identify potential suppliers with the right qualifications to meet Lucid’s expectations and timeline
• 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 equipment pricing, tooling costs and Engineering Services (NRE / EDT)
• Work with suppliers, Engineering and Manufacturing to bring equipment and or services to a production ready state and issue Purchase Orders.
• Work with suppliers and contractors to source for equipment, tooling and supplies; review bid packages, scope documentation, maintenance plans, spare parts, and change management.
• 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
• Manage supplier development and project timelines, develop solutions to delays or problems that arise.
• Work with internal business partners; Finance, Legal, Accounts Payables, Warehouse managers and other cross functional teams on projects.
• Travel 15-25% to visit suppliers to perform business and program reviews.

You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, or related discipline with 1-3 years of Purchasing, Supply Chain or Engineering experience preferable in automotive industry; Masters or MBA preferred; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. 
• Enthusiasm and curiosity for understanding the in-scope manufacturing processes on assigned interior commodities 
• Product launch experience preferred with a high emphasis on knowledge of quality principles, product development processes, and data analysis.
• 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 ownership that leads to effective hand-on execution. 
• Creative, calculated risk taker with the ability to manage complex suppliers, mitigate unforeseen problems and resolve disputes while preserving relationships with suppliers and internal staff
• Strong written and verbal skills as well as organizational and program management capabilities
• Ability to mitigate unforeseen problems creatively and effectively
• Proficient in Excel, Project, Power Point, Word, ERP systems (SAP or equivalent)

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