Sr. Global Supply Manager, Powertrain

About the Job

We are currently seeking a Senior Global Supply Manager supporting Motor Gearbox (Powertrain) Systems.  The Senior Global Supply Manager 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.  The Senior Global Supply Manager must identify, develop, and manage the global Supply Chain. He or she 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 timeline 
• Create RFQs, review, analyze and clarify quotations from suppliers and develop sound sourcing and business recommendations balancing cost, quality, lead-time and technical considerations 
• Thoroughly 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 Tooling 
• Manage supplier development and tooling timelines, part availability for prototype builds/start of production and develop solutions to delays or problems that arise 
• Maintain overall supplier relationships and act as point of contact for all commercial issues, including internal report-outs summarizing sourcing status, parts availability and cost status 
• Travel up to 15-25% to visit suppliers to perform business and program reviews 

You Bring: 

• Bachelor’s degree in technical, supply chain or finance discipline, MBA a plus.  
• 8 years minimum Program management, Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Engineering experience in Mechanical or Electrical components.  
• Understanding manufacturing processes and capex tooling etc. 
• Program management and able to drive supplier, internal teams and executive presence.  
• Understanding of quality principles, product development processes, and data analysis.  Able to show teamwork to resolve problems and a thought process to drive successful solutions. 
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Passion for results, strategy, and hands on execution. Creative, calculated risk taker with the ability to manage difficult suppliers 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), Jira, SharePoint, smartsheet and other tools.  
• Ability to mitigate unforeseen problems creatively and effectively. 

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.