Global Supply Manager

Lucid Motors•Newark, CA

8d•$102,700 - $141,240•Onsite

About The Position

Lucid is seeking a Global Supply Manager to support Electronic Systems, Electrical Components, Infotainment, and New Product Introduction (NPI). This role is responsible for managing all company business with a designated group of suppliers and serves as the primary internal liaison with Engineering, Finance, Logistics, Quality, and Manufacturing to ensure the delivery of world-class products on time and within budget. The Global Supply Manager will be instrumental in identifying, developing, and managing the global supply chain, establishing the global supply chain strategy, supporting cross-functional teams during development and industrialization, and driving sound business decisions throughout the product lifecycle.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field. Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
2-4 years’ experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Engineering experience related to electronic components.
Understanding of Electronics and extensive experience in sourcing electronic components, including but not limited to resistors, capacitors, microprocessors, transistors, and diodes.
Understanding of quality principles, product development processes, and data analysis.
Ability to show teamwork to resolve problems and a thought process to drive successful solutions.
Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
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, presentation skills, as well as organizational and program management capabilities.
Proficient in Excel, Project, Power Point, Word, ERP systems (SAP or equivalent).
Ability to mitigate unforeseen problems creatively and effectively.

Nice To Haves

Product launch experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Engineering and Supplier Quality 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 parts pricing, tooling costs, and Engineering Services (NRE / EDT).
Work with suppliers and Engineering to release parts into production and issue POs for Prototype Parts and Prototype/Production Tooling.
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 the point of contact for all commercial issues, including internal report-outs summarizing sourcing status, parts availability, and cost status.
Travel 15-25% to visit suppliers to perform business and program reviews.