Staff Global Supply Manager, Logistics

Lucid Motors•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

This key position leads logistics transportation procurement within Lucid’s sourcing team, managing supplier relationships and defining category strategies. The role oversees negotiations for logistics agreements and related contractual activities in a dynamic startup environment, requiring the ability to navigate ambiguity, develop innovative processes, and communicate across organizational boundaries. The position manages inbound and outbound transportation spend and develops sourcing strategies across freight modes, while partnering with internal teams and suppliers to achieve cost, quality, compliance, and 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 with 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.
Experience in program management, 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 in sourcing transportation services (ocean, air, LTL, parcel, truckload, and final mile), 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 aggressive yet realistic cost projections.
Conduct quarterly business reviews and carrier scorecard evaluations.
Meet established targets for cost performance, quality, compliance, and on-time delivery.