Staff Supply Chain Manager, Thermal

Lucid Motors • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Lucid is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Staff Supply Chain Manager to lead global sourcing activities for Thermal systems. The role combines strategic planning with hands-on execution and is responsible for developing the global commodity strategy and leading critical commercial activities, including RFQs and supplier negotiations. The position serves as a primary interface with Engineering, Finance, and Manufacturing to support product delivery while balancing innovation, cost, and supply chain resilience.

The manager owns the commercial success and health of the supply base, leads end-to-end sourcing for strategic components, manages supplier relationships and performance, and partners with Engineering and Supplier Quality to qualify suppliers. The role also drives cost and value through manufacturing-process expertise and cost modeling, manages supplier development and parts availability for prototype builds and production ramp, and mentors junior supply chain team members.

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 own 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.
• Serve as the primary commercial contact for strategic suppliers; manage supplier relationships, performance, development timelines, and 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, drive 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.

What This Job Offers

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