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 for Thermal systems. The role combines setting commodity strategy with hands-on responsibility for critical commercial activities, including RFQs and supplier negotiations. As a primary interface for Engineering, Finance, and Manufacturing, the manager will help deliver products that balance innovation, cost, and supply chain resilience.

The manager will own the commercial performance and health of the supply base, lead sourcing from supplier identification through contract execution, and manage strategic supplier relationships. The role also involves working with Engineering and Supplier Quality on supplier qualification, developing cost models and should-cost analyses, managing supplier readiness and parts availability for prototype builds and production ramp, and mentoring junior supply chain staff.

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, with 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 be accountable 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 supplier relationships, performance, and development timelines, and resolve critical issues.
• Partner with Engineering and Supplier Quality to identify and qualify suppliers that meet 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.
• Guide and mentor junior supply chain team members.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and 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