Senior Global Supply Manager

The role

The Senior Global Supply Manager creates and executes the procurement strategy for materials in the Chassis Mechanical system. This role serves as a key internal interface with Engineering, Finance, Logistics, Quality, and Manufacturing to deliver products on time and cost-effectively.

What you will do

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with stamping, extrusion, casting, thermal control, and adhesive supply partners
• Manage communication channels to ensure alignment on supplier performance
• Establish KPIs to measure supplier quality, delivery reliability, and cost-effectiveness
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms
• Monitor contract compliance and address deviations
• Forecast demand for cylindrical battery cell requirements
• Implement inventory optimization strategies
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks including disruptions and geopolitical issues
• Analyze supplier costs and lead negotiations for cost reduction
• Lead cross-functional teams to align with commodity strategy

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or Engineering
• Proven experience with complex analysis, consulting, supply chain, and data analytics
• Impeccable visual presentation, interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated experience working independently with excellent judgement
• Ability to navigate numerous competing priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team-first mindset
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Creative, calculated risk taker
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Organizational and program management capabilities
• Proficient in Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word, and ERP systems (SAP or equivalent)

Nice to have

• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Experience specifically within the battery industry or related industries such as electronics, renewable energy, or automotive
• Commodity management experience for stampings, extrusions, castings, composites, injection moldings, adhesives, foams, potting, and mica
• Experience managing complex global supply chains and working with international suppliers and partners
• Expertise with import/export regulations and international trade practices
• Demonstrated success in negotiating large, complex contractual agreements
• Ability to inspire and motivate team members
• Outstanding strategic critical-thinking skills coupled with high emotional intelligence
• Flexibility to adapt to changing business requirements, market conditions, and technological advancements
• Experience in Dampers, Suspension mounts, Brakes, Castings, Forgings, or Machined components

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off
• Salaried/exempt employee accrue 160 hours paid time off
• Eligible employees may participate in Lucid’s equity program
• Eligible employees may participate in a discretionary annual cash incentive program

About the company

Lucid Motors creates mobility experiences through proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture. The company uses deep vertical integration with design, engineering, and production happening in-house.