Staff Supply Chain Manager, Thermal

Lucid Motors • Southfield, MI

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About The Position

Lucid is seeking a highly experienced, strategic Staff Supply Chain Manager to lead global sourcing activities for Thermal systems. The role combines global commodity strategy development with hands-on leadership of critical commercial activities, including RFQs and supplier negotiations. As the primary interface for Engineering, Finance, and Manufacturing, the manager will help deliver products that balance innovation, cost, and supply-chain resilience.

The position owns the global Thermal systems commodity strategy and the commercial health of its supply base. It leads sourcing from supplier identification and RFQs through cost analysis, negotiations, and execution of complex contracts and statements of work. The manager serves as the primary commercial contact for strategic suppliers, oversees supplier relationships and performance, and resolves critical issues. The role also partners with Engineering and Supplier Quality to qualify suppliers, manages supplier development and parts availability for prototype builds and production ramp, drives cost and value improvements, and mentors junior supply-chain team members.

The position requires willingness to travel 15–25% domestically and internationally. Lucid states that it is an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.
• 8–15 years of progressive, hands-on experience in Purchasing or Supply Chain.
• Deep expertise in Thermal Management systems, such as Battery Cooling, HVAC, FECM, or Fluid Transfer Systems.
• Proven experience developing commodity strategies and personally leading complex, high-value RFQs and negotiations.
• Expert knowledge of component manufacturing processes and sophisticated cost-modeling techniques.
• Extensive experience with automotive part launches and serial production, and a strong understanding of product development and quality processes, including APQP and PPAP.
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and influencing skills, including the ability to engage with internal stakeholders and external supplier leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems such as SAP.
• Willingness to travel 15–25% domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

• An advanced degree, such as an MBA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the global commodity strategy for Thermal systems and take accountability for the commercial success and health of the supply base.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing for strategic components, including supplier identification, RFQs, cost analysis, negotiations, and execution of contracts and statements of work.
• Act as the primary commercial contact for strategic suppliers; manage relationships, performance, and development timelines, and resolve critical issues.
• Partner with Engineering and Supplier Quality to identify and qualify suppliers against technical, quality, and program timing goals.
• Use knowledge of manufacturing processes to build cost models, conduct should-cost analyses, and secure competitive pricing and terms.
• Manage supplier development and parts availability for prototype builds and production ramp, ensuring on-time delivery and resolving supply constraints.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior supply-chain team members.

What This Job Offers

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