Global Supply Manager, Exteriors

Number of employees

5500

Newark, CA, United States

Posted on: 2022-12-05

Category: emobility

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Lucid is the new generation of EV. Our relentless focus on innovation, luxury, and sustainability drives us into a reality where you no longer have to choose between doing great things, doing the right thing, and doing everything with the highest regard for efficiency and design. There were luxury cars, then EVs, now there’s Lucid.  

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 Global Supply Manager for Exteriors. This person manages 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. They 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.

At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

Notice regarding COVID-19 protocols  
At Lucid, we prioritize the health and wellbeing of our employees, families, and friends above all else. In response to the novel Coronavirus all new Lucid employees, whose job will be based in the United States may or may not be required to provide original documentation confirming status as having received the prescribed inoculation (doses). Vaccination requirements are dependent upon location and position, please refer to the job description for more details.
 
Individuals in positions requiring vaccinations may seek a medical and/or religious exemption from this requirement and may be granted such an accommodation after submitting a formal request to and the subsequent review and approval thereof by our dedicated Covid-19 Response team.
 
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. 

You Will

  • Create RFQs, SOWs, review, analyze and clarify quotations from suppliers and develop sound sourcing strategy 
  • Negotiate NDAs, MSAs, and low-spend contractual agreements
  • Work with suppliers and Engineering to release automotive software in production build and issue POs for proof of concept, engineering and development, and software licensing/royalties
  • Monitor global industry trends, track technology roadmaps, and actively partner with Software Engineering teams to identify and mitigate opportunities and roadblocks
  • Manage supplier development timelines, and develop solutions to delays or problems 
  • Process new vendor credit applications
  • Assist purchasing and engineering teams with PO changes and updates.  Ensure teams are properly submitting purchase requests
  • Interact with all levels of the company with routine administrative support
  • Manage ad-hoc purchase requests from software engineering
  • You Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in technical, supply chain or finance discipline- MBA preferred but not required
  • 2 years minimum Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Engineering experience in body exterior systems including: injection molded plastics, stampings, metal trims, class-A surface finishes, assembly processes etc etc.
  • Extensive experience in sourcing two or more of the following exterior commodities: bumpers/fascia, functional plastics, decorative trims plastic and metal, and automotive glass.
  • Enthusiasm and curiosity for understanding the in-scope manufacturing processes for assigned exterior commodities.
  •  Product 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 results
  •  Excellent 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 difficult suppliers, mitigate unforeseen problems and resolve disputes while preserving relationships with suppliers and internal staff
  •  Strong written and verbal skills as well as organizational and program management capabilities
  •  Proficient in Excel, Project, Power Point, Word, ERP systems (SAP or equivalent)
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