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Lucid Motors

Staff Global Supply Manager, Chassis

Lucid Motors, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003

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Overview Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility at Lucid. We aim to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design—where every decision serves the individual and environment. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, this is the right place for you.

We are currently seeking a Staff Global Supply Manager supporting Chassis Systems. The Staff 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 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.

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

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 10-20% to visit suppliers to perform business and program reviews

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering or related field required with 8 years experience; Masters degree preferred

Experience in Automotive Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Engineering experience related to Chassis systems or processes

Understanding of and experience with Chassis design and Purchasing/Quality related experience in sourcing components such as mounts, dampers, mechatronics, sensors, tires, wheels, aluminum processing, forging, machining, bracketing

Understanding of manufacturing processes supporting Chassis systems and assembly

Product launch experience preferred

Understanding of quality principles, product development processes, and data analysis; able to work in teams to resolve problems and drive solutions

Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem solving skills; results-oriented with the ability to manage complex suppliers and maintain relationships

Strong written and verbal skills; excellent organizational and program management capabilities

Proficient in Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word, and ERP systems (SAP or equivalent)

Ability to mitigate unforeseen problems creatively and effectively

This is a full-time onsite role at our Phoenix, AZ Office. This role does not offer a remote or hybrid option.

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.

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