Staff Global Supply Manager, Logistics

Lucid Motors • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Lucid is hiring a Staff Global Supply Manager, Logistics to lead logistics transportation procurement within its sourcing team. The role manages key supplier relationships, develops category strategies, and oversees negotiation of logistics agreements and related contractual activities in a dynamic startup environment. The successful candidate will navigate ambiguity, develop processes, and communicate across organizational boundaries.

The role leads end-to-end logistics spend management for inbound and outbound transportation and develops sourcing strategies across air, ocean, trucking, parcel, and final-mile freight. It also manages carrier and freight-forwarder partnerships, contractual negotiations, total cost of ownership modeling, supplier relationship management, commercial communications, cost optimization, business reviews, and carrier performance evaluation. Limited travel of less than 10% is required for in-person supplier business reviews.

Lucid offers medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off, paid holidays, and paid sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Eligible employees may also participate in an equity program and/or discretionary annual cash incentive program, subject to applicable plan terms and determinations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, or Business.
• Generally, at least 8 years of experience in logistics procurement.
• Expertise in logistics operations, Transportation Management Systems, and eSourcing platforms.
• Proven negotiation skills for freight agreements with carriers and freight forwarders.
• Deep understanding of freight brokerage models, total cost modeling, and rate benchmarking.
• Track record of achieving results in fast-paced environments.
• Self-motivated, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Program management experience, including critical thinking and multitasking.
• Experience leading within matrix organizational structures.
• Experience using market intelligence for benchmarking and cost validation.
• Experience drafting and negotiating service agreements and RFP documentation.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree preferred.
• Automotive industry experience sourcing transportation services, warehousing services, and customs operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end logistics spend management for inbound and outbound transportation.
• Develop and execute transportation sourcing strategies across air, ocean, trucking, parcel, and final-mile freight.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with carriers and freight forwarders at all levels.
• Negotiate and finalize NDAs, Master Service Agreements, Statements of Work, and other contractual documents.
• Create total cost of ownership models and implement transparent supplier relationship management practices.
• Serve as the primary contact for commercial matters and provide internal status reporting on sourcing, availability, and costs.
• Identify and implement cost optimization opportunities through cross-functional collaboration.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, and Service teams to develop cost projections.
• Conduct quarterly business reviews and carrier scorecard evaluations.
• Meet established targets for cost performance, quality, compliance, and on-time delivery.
• Travel less than 10% for in-person supplier business 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 Lucid's equity program and/or discretionary annual cash incentive program.

What This Job Offers

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