Sr. Global Supply Manager

Lucid Motors•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Senior Global Supply Manager (GSM) for Electronics Components will be responsible for owning, maintaining, and reporting-on commercial and supply chain data (ordering, forecasts, pricing, indices, trends) and create tools to and processes to optimize pricing and ordering.

Requirements

5+ years minimum work experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Electronics Distribution, Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
Strong supplier relationship management skills, with the ability to build credibility and influence outcomes across internal and external stakeholders.
The ability to adapt, improvise, and solve problems while managing multiple suppliers, priorities, and escalations simultaneously.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with organizational and program management capabilities.
Proficiency in Excel, Smartsheet, JIRA, Confluence, ERP systems (SAP or equivalent), and supplier management tools.
Experience supporting expedites, shortage management, supplier escalations, allocation recovery, and operational problem solving.
Ability to support negotiations related to pricing, lead times, inventory strategies, and supplier performance.
Ability to mitigate unforeseen supply chain challenges creatively and effectively.

Nice To Haves

Experience with electronic components, PCBAs, or electronics purchasing.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related discipline.
Prior experience working for or closely with electronic component manufacturers (OEMs) or distributors such as Avnet, Arrow, Future Electronics, Mouser, DigiKey, or similar organizations.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and strong note-taking/documentation skills.
Understanding of electronic component supply chains and semiconductor market dynamics.
Experience managing supplier scorecards, business reviews, and performance improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Own and manage day-to-day relationships with assigned electronic component distributors and suppliers, ensuring continuity of supply and strong commercial partnerships.
Maintain supplier performance trackers, allocation reports, escalation logs, and other operational tools to support effective component procurement.
Develop and maintain processes that improve supplier responsiveness, expedite support, issue resolution, and overall supply chain performance.
Maintain clear progress trackers and documentation to ensure accurate follow-up on supplier commitments, shortages, allocations, and recovery plans.
Coordinate with distributors, suppliers, engineering, and planning teams to resolve supply chain disruptions and support component availability.
Support cost reduction initiatives, supplier negotiations, business reviews, and commercial discussions while maintaining strong supplier relationships.