Staff Global Supply Manager, Logistics

Lucid Motors • Southfield, MI

7d

About The Position

This key position leads logistics transportation procurement within Lucid’s sourcing team, manages strategic supplier relationships, and defines category strategies. The role oversees negotiation of logistics agreements and contractual activities in a dynamic startup environment, requiring the ability to navigate ambiguity, develop innovative processes, and communicate effectively across organizational boundaries.

The position manages end-to-end inbound and outbound transportation spend across freight modes, develops and executes sourcing strategies, and builds partnerships with carriers and freight forwarders. It also drives cost optimization, supplier performance management, internal cost and availability reporting, and cross-functional collaboration to meet cost, quality, compliance, and on-time delivery targets. Limited travel of less than 10% is required for in-person supplier business reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, or Business.
• Generally, 8 or more years of experience in Logistics Procurement.
• Demonstrated 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-motivation, excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to collaborate effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated program management experience, including critical thinking and multitasking.
• Experience leading within matrix organizational structures.
• Experience using market intelligence to drive 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 point of contact for commercial matters and provide internal status reporting on sourcing, availability, and costs.
• Identify and implement continuous cost optimization opportunities through cross-functional collaboration.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, and Service teams to deliver cost projections that are aggressive yet realistic.
• 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, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability coverage.
• Paid time off: hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours; salaried/exempt employees accrue up to 160 hours.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Eligible employees may participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program.

What This Job Offers

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