Lucid Motors
Sr. Global Supply Chain Manager, Power Electronics
Lucid Motors, Newark, California, United States, 94560
Overview
Sr. Global Supply Chain Manager, Power Electronics – Newark, CA Lucid Motors seeks a highly self-driven and technically fluent
Sr. Global Supply Manager (GSM)
to lead sourcing, supplier management, and commercial strategy for the Charging and Electronics domain. This role manages all company business related to Lucid’s high-voltage charging hardware and electronic components, including AC/DC charging modules, power distribution units, relays, magnetics, and charge ports. As the Sr. GSM, you will work cross-functionally with Engineering, Program Management, Finance, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Planning to ensure robust supplier readiness and continuity of supply. You will help define and execute sourcing strategies, negotiate supplier agreements, manage supplier performance, and ensure alignment with Lucid’s production ramps and new product introductions. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence both the strategic sourcing roadmap and the tactical supply execution for technically sophisticated systems in the vehicle, ensuring Lucid remains at the forefront of charging technology and electrical innovation. Key Responsibilities
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. Negotiate favorable contracts including parts pricing, tooling costs and Engineering Services (NRE / EDT), NDAs, MSAs. 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 a point of contact for all commercial issues, including internal report-outs summarizing sourcing status, parts availability and cost status. Travel 15-25% to visit suppliers to perform business and program reviews. Core Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain or Finance discipline required; Masters preferred; equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree. 5+ years minimum Purchasing, Supply Chain, Engineering or Project Management. Understanding of design and experience in sourcing for electronic components such as high voltage and low voltage components. Charging and electronics knowledge including DC-DC, charge port, Mobile EVSE, as well as components knowledge such as connectors, transformers, magnetics, contactors power. Understanding manufacturing processes supporting electrical distribution systems and assembly. Product launch experience preferred. Open-minded self-starter with the ability to adapt, improvise and solve problems, and to work independently on multiple tasks or projects. Interpersonal skills with resilience to deal with urgent requests and minimal information; able to work with various teams. Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Passion for results, strategy, and hands-on execution. Creative, calculated risk taker with the ability to manage complex suppliers and resolve disputes while preserving relationships with suppliers and internal staff. Written and verbal skills, along with organizational and program management abilities. Proficient in Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word, and ERP systems (SAP or equivalent). Ability to mitigate unforeseen problems creatively and effectively. Be part of something amazing: Based in the heart of Silicon Valley, Lucid Motors is making significant breakthroughs in clean technology and invites you to join a team of brilliant minds. Lucid Motors is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, and other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and the differences that make up our team, products, and community. Note: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. This description is intended to convey information essential to understand the scope of the position and its requirements. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, duties, or responsibilities.
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Sr. Global Supply Chain Manager, Power Electronics – Newark, CA Lucid Motors seeks a highly self-driven and technically fluent
Sr. Global Supply Manager (GSM)
to lead sourcing, supplier management, and commercial strategy for the Charging and Electronics domain. This role manages all company business related to Lucid’s high-voltage charging hardware and electronic components, including AC/DC charging modules, power distribution units, relays, magnetics, and charge ports. As the Sr. GSM, you will work cross-functionally with Engineering, Program Management, Finance, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Planning to ensure robust supplier readiness and continuity of supply. You will help define and execute sourcing strategies, negotiate supplier agreements, manage supplier performance, and ensure alignment with Lucid’s production ramps and new product introductions. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence both the strategic sourcing roadmap and the tactical supply execution for technically sophisticated systems in the vehicle, ensuring Lucid remains at the forefront of charging technology and electrical innovation. Key Responsibilities
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. Negotiate favorable contracts including parts pricing, tooling costs and Engineering Services (NRE / EDT), NDAs, MSAs. 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 a point of contact for all commercial issues, including internal report-outs summarizing sourcing status, parts availability and cost status. Travel 15-25% to visit suppliers to perform business and program reviews. Core Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain or Finance discipline required; Masters preferred; equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree. 5+ years minimum Purchasing, Supply Chain, Engineering or Project Management. Understanding of design and experience in sourcing for electronic components such as high voltage and low voltage components. Charging and electronics knowledge including DC-DC, charge port, Mobile EVSE, as well as components knowledge such as connectors, transformers, magnetics, contactors power. Understanding manufacturing processes supporting electrical distribution systems and assembly. Product launch experience preferred. Open-minded self-starter with the ability to adapt, improvise and solve problems, and to work independently on multiple tasks or projects. Interpersonal skills with resilience to deal with urgent requests and minimal information; able to work with various teams. Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Passion for results, strategy, and hands-on execution. Creative, calculated risk taker with the ability to manage complex suppliers and resolve disputes while preserving relationships with suppliers and internal staff. Written and verbal skills, along with organizational and program management abilities. Proficient in Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word, and ERP systems (SAP or equivalent). Ability to mitigate unforeseen problems creatively and effectively. Be part of something amazing: Based in the heart of Silicon Valley, Lucid Motors is making significant breakthroughs in clean technology and invites you to join a team of brilliant minds. Lucid Motors is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, and other protected characteristics. We celebrate diversity and the differences that make up our team, products, and community. Note: Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. This description is intended to convey information essential to understand the scope of the position and its requirements. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, duties, or responsibilities.
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