Staff Supply Chain Manager, Thermal

The role

You will lead global sourcing activities and develop commodity strategies for Thermal systems. You will manage supplier relationships, lead RFQs, and conduct cost analyses to ensure product delivery.

What you will do

• Develop and execute the global commodity strategy for Thermal systems.
• Lead the entire sourcing process for strategic components.
• Conduct deep-dive cost analysis.
• Negotiate and execute complex contracts and statements of work.
• Serve as the primary commercial contact for strategic suppliers.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, and development timelines.
• Partner with Engineering and Supplier Quality to qualify suppliers.
• Build robust cost models and drive should-cost analyses.
• Manage supplier development and parts availability for prototype builds and production ramp.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior supply chain team members.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.
• 8-15 years of progressive, hands-on experience in Purchasing or Supply Chain.
• Deep expertise in Thermal Management systems (e.g., Battery Cooling, HVAC, FECM, Fluid Transfer Systems).
• Proven track record of developing commodity strategies and leading complex, high-value RFQs and negotiations.
• Expert knowledge of component manufacturing processes and sophisticated cost-modeling techniques.
• Extensive experience with automotive part launches and serial production.
• Strong understanding of product development and quality processes (APQP, PPAP).
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Willingness to travel 15-25% domestic and internationally.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA)

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 also participate in Lucid’s equity program
• Eligible employees may also participate in a discretionary annual cash incentive program

About the company

Lucid creates exceptional mobility experiences through innovation and proprietary technology. The company uses deep vertical integration with design, engineering, and production happening in-house.