Staff Global Supply Chain Manager, Raw Materials

Lucid Motors • Southfield, MI

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About The Position

The Staff Global Supply Chain Manager for Raw Materials owns the end-to-end global supply chain for flat-roll materials used in Lucid’s stamping operations. The role builds and sustains relationships with raw-material mills and distributors worldwide, supporting supply across manufacturing locations and the growth of vehicle programs. It requires leadership, innovative thinking, data analysis, and technical expertise in vendor and product development, particularly for metallic raw materials and alloys.

The position develops and executes global aluminum and steel supply strategies and supports qualification of suppliers that meet Lucid’s quality, ethics, and sustainability standards. It works closely with Engineering and Supplier Quality, leads sourcing and negotiations, coordinates supply from prototype builds through production launches, and addresses risks that could affect material availability or production. The role includes travel of 15–25% to supplier locations for business and program reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or a related field; relevant experience may be considered instead of a degree.
• 5–8 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or engineering, preferably in the automotive metal industry.
• At least 4 years of experience with raw materials, specifically flat-roll steel and aluminum.
• Product launch experience, including knowledge of quality principles, product development processes, and data analysis.
• Experience sourcing from a global supply base, particularly raw-material mills and distributors.
• Proficiency with Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or equivalent, Jira, SharePoint, Smartsheet, and related tools.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with production planning, supply and demand management, and liability analysis.
• Advanced data analysis and quality assurance capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and a team-first approach to collaboration and problem-solving.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ownership, passion for results, hands-on execution, and strategic thinking.
• Ability to manage difficult suppliers, mitigate unforeseen problems, and resolve disputes while preserving relationships.
• Strong organizational and program management capabilities.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for understanding manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Engineering and Supplier Quality teams to source raw materials, particularly aluminum and steel.
• Lead directed-buy sourcing strategy across the multiple tier levels involved in the aluminum and steel supply chain.
• Identify opportunities to source raw materials directly for vehicle applications; lead supplier qualification and price negotiations.
• Evaluate suppliers for technical capability, process reliability, environmental responsibility, and compliance.
• Develop, manage, and issue RFQs; negotiate quotations to balance cost, lead time, quality, and sustainability.
• Negotiate and finalize material purchase contracts covering pricing, delivery terms, logistics, inventory management, and technical collaboration.
• Use demand forecasts to ensure suppliers maintain adequate manufacturing capacity.
• Develop and implement VAVE ideas.
• Coordinate material releases and production schedules, issue POs, and monitor supply across project phases.
• Support supplier development and oversee material delivery timelines for prototype builds and production launches.
• Troubleshoot delays and proactively drive solutions to keep production on track.
• Monitor market trends, commodity pricing, and geopolitical risks affecting raw-material supply, and develop contingency plans as needed.
• Travel 15–25% to supplier locations for business and program reviews.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life coverage
• 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