Sr. Global Supply Manager, Exteriors

Lucid Motors • Southfield, MI

9h

About The Position

Lucid is seeking a Sr. Global Supply Manager specializing in exterior components, including plastic injection-molded parts, glass, lighting, and resins. The role manages Lucid’s business with a selected group of parts suppliers and serves as a key internal interface with Engineering, Finance, Logistics, Quality, and Manufacturing. The manager will help develop the global supply chain strategy, support cross-functional teams through development and industrialization, and drive sound business decisions throughout the product life cycle to deliver products on time and cost-effectively.

The role leads sourcing and release activities, supplier qualification and development, quotation analysis, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management. It also manages parts availability and supplier timelines for prototype builds and production start-up, addressing delays and other issues. Travel to suppliers for business and program reviews is expected.

Requirements

• Generally, 5 or more years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field; relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Engineering related to automotive exterior parts and/or resins, including components such as fascias, claddings, door rockers, infill panels, spoilers, liftgates, windshields, roof glass, door glass, and badges or appliques.
• Deep knowledge of parts manufacturing processes, should-cost analysis, and cost models covering design, production launch, and engineering changes.
• Strong understanding of plastic injection, welding, glazing, assembly, or other relevant manufacturing processes used in exterior parts production.
• Prior automotive parts launch experience.
• Understanding of quality principles, product development processes, and data analysis.
• Proven teamwork and structured problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to deliver results through strategy and hands-on execution.
• Ability to manage complex suppliers and resolve disputes while preserving relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, organizational, and program management skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word, and ERP systems such as SAP or equivalent.
• Ability to creatively and effectively mitigate unforeseen issues.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Global Supply Managers, Tier-1 and Tier-2 suppliers, and Engineering to lead sourcing and release activities for interior and exterior parts, and issue purchase orders for prototype and production components.
• Partner with Engineering and Supplier Quality to identify and qualify parts suppliers that meet Lucid’s expectations and program timelines.
• Create RFQs, review and analyze supplier quotations, and develop sourcing recommendations that balance cost, quality, lead time, and technical factors.
• Negotiate contracts for parts procurement and engineering services.
• Manage supplier development and parts availability timelines for prototype builds and production start-up, resolving delays and other issues.
• Maintain supplier relationships and act as the primary contact for commercial issues.
• Provide regular internal updates on sourcing status, parts industrialization, and engineering changes.
• Travel 15–25% to conduct supplier business and program reviews.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Eligible employees may participate in an equity program and/or discretionary annual cash incentive program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior