Lucid Motors
Staff Global Supply Manager Interiors
Lucid Motors, Southfield, Michigan, United States, 48076
Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility
At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.
We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design - where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.
Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we're providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.
We are currently seeking a Staff Global Supply Manager supporting Interiors. The Staff Global Supply Manager will manage all company business with a group of suppliers and is the key internal interface with Engineering, Finance, Logistics, Quality and Manufacturing to deliver world class products on time and cost effectively. The Global Supply Manager must identify, develop, and manage the global Supply Chain. They will help establish our global supply chain strategy, support cross-functional teams during the development and industrialization phases and drive sound business decisions throughout the product life cycle.
You will:Collaborate with Engineering and Supplier Quality to identify potential suppliers with the right qualifications to meet Lucid's expectations and timelineCreate RFQs, review, analyze and clarify quotations from suppliers and develop sound sourcing and business recommendations balancing cost, quality, lead-time and technical considerationsThoroughly negotiate favorable contracts including parts pricing, tooling costs and Engineering Services (NRE / EDT)Work with suppliers and Engineering to release parts into production and issue POs for Prototype Parts and Prototype/Production ToolingManage supplier development and tooling timelines, part availability for prototype builds/start of production and develop solutions to delays or problems that ariseMaintain overall supplier relationships and act as point of contact for all commercial issues, including internal report-outs summarizing sourcing status, parts availability and cost statusTravel 15-25% to visit suppliers to perform business and program reviewsYou Bring:
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering or related field strongly preferred; relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree. , MBA or Masters is a plus.8 years Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Engineering experience in the automotive industry, preferably with experience in one or more related commodity systems including: Interior Trims / Restraints (Instrument Panel, Door Trim, Center Console, Wood Décor/Painted Parts, Wrapped Components, NVH, and/or Carpet, Airbags, Seatbelts)Preferred experience in automotive with related technologies as much as following including: injection molding, cut & sew wrapping/assembly, compression molding, coverstocks, Class-A painted surfaces, plastic chromingEnthusiasm and curiosity for understanding the in-scope manufacturing processes on assigned Interiors/Seating commoditiesProduct launch experience preferred with a high emphasis on knowledge of quality principles, product development processes, and data analysis.Strong interpersonal skills, with a team-first mindset that creates a vibrant, cohesive environment to help resolve problems, cascade best practices and deliver optimal resultsExcellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Passion for results, strategy, and sense of ownership that leads to effective hand-on execution.Creative, calculated risk taker with the ability to manage complex suppliers, mitigate unforeseen problems and resolve disputes while preserving relationships with suppliers and internal staffStrong written and verbal skills as well as organizational and program management capabilitiesProficient in Excel, Project, Power Point, Word, ERP systems (SAP or equivalent)
Please note this Individual Contributor role is 100% onsite in our Southfield, MI office and does not offer a remote or hybrid option.
By Submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice. If you are a California resident, please refer to our California Candidate Privacy Notice.
To all recruitment agencies : Lucid Motors
does not
accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.
We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design - where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.
Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we're providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.
We are currently seeking a Staff Global Supply Manager supporting Interiors. The Staff Global Supply Manager will manage all company business with a group of suppliers and is the key internal interface with Engineering, Finance, Logistics, Quality and Manufacturing to deliver world class products on time and cost effectively. The Global Supply Manager must identify, develop, and manage the global Supply Chain. They will help establish our global supply chain strategy, support cross-functional teams during the development and industrialization phases and drive sound business decisions throughout the product life cycle.
You will:Collaborate with Engineering and Supplier Quality to identify potential suppliers with the right qualifications to meet Lucid's expectations and timelineCreate RFQs, review, analyze and clarify quotations from suppliers and develop sound sourcing and business recommendations balancing cost, quality, lead-time and technical considerationsThoroughly negotiate favorable contracts including parts pricing, tooling costs and Engineering Services (NRE / EDT)Work with suppliers and Engineering to release parts into production and issue POs for Prototype Parts and Prototype/Production ToolingManage supplier development and tooling timelines, part availability for prototype builds/start of production and develop solutions to delays or problems that ariseMaintain overall supplier relationships and act as point of contact for all commercial issues, including internal report-outs summarizing sourcing status, parts availability and cost statusTravel 15-25% to visit suppliers to perform business and program reviewsYou Bring:
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering or related field strongly preferred; relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree. , MBA or Masters is a plus.8 years Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Engineering experience in the automotive industry, preferably with experience in one or more related commodity systems including: Interior Trims / Restraints (Instrument Panel, Door Trim, Center Console, Wood Décor/Painted Parts, Wrapped Components, NVH, and/or Carpet, Airbags, Seatbelts)Preferred experience in automotive with related technologies as much as following including: injection molding, cut & sew wrapping/assembly, compression molding, coverstocks, Class-A painted surfaces, plastic chromingEnthusiasm and curiosity for understanding the in-scope manufacturing processes on assigned Interiors/Seating commoditiesProduct launch experience preferred with a high emphasis on knowledge of quality principles, product development processes, and data analysis.Strong interpersonal skills, with a team-first mindset that creates a vibrant, cohesive environment to help resolve problems, cascade best practices and deliver optimal resultsExcellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Passion for results, strategy, and sense of ownership that leads to effective hand-on execution.Creative, calculated risk taker with the ability to manage complex suppliers, mitigate unforeseen problems and resolve disputes while preserving relationships with suppliers and internal staffStrong written and verbal skills as well as organizational and program management capabilitiesProficient in Excel, Project, Power Point, Word, ERP systems (SAP or equivalent)
Please note this Individual Contributor role is 100% onsite in our Southfield, MI office and does not offer a remote or hybrid option.
By Submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice. If you are a California resident, please refer to our California Candidate Privacy Notice.
To all recruitment agencies : Lucid Motors
does not
accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.