Global Supply Manager, Exteriors

The role

The Global Supply Manager manages business with a selected group of parts suppliers for exterior components. This person will lead sourcing, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier development to deliver products on time and cost-effectively.

What you will do

• Lead sourcing and release activities for interior and exterior parts
• Issue POs for prototype and production components
• Identify and qualify parts suppliers with Engineering and Supplier Quality
• Create RFQs and analyze supplier quotations
• Develop sourcing recommendations based on cost, quality, lead-time, and technical factors
• Negotiate contracts for parts procurement and engineering services
• Manage supplier development and parts availability timelines
• Maintain supplier relationships and act as primary contact for commercial issues
• Travel 15-25% to conduct supplier business and program reviews

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field or relevant work experience in lieu of a degree
• 2-3 years of experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Engineering related to automotive parts or resins
• Deep knowledge of parts manufacturing processes, should-cost analysis, and cost models
• Strong understanding of plastic injection, welding, glazing, assembly, or other relevant manufacturing processes
• Prior automotive parts launch experience
• Understanding of quality principles, product development processes, and data analysis
• Analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Presentation ability
• Organizational and program management proficiency
• Proficient in Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word, and ERP systems (SAP or equivalent)

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 up to 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 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.