Staff Global Supply Manager, Logistics

The role

This person will lead logistics transportation procurement and manage supplier relationships. They will develop category strategies and oversee the negotiation of logistics agreements.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end logistics spend management for inbound and outbound transportation
• Develop and execute comprehensive transportation sourcing strategies across all freight modes
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with carriers and freight forwarders
• Negotiate and finalize NDAs, Master Service Agreements, Statements of Work, and other contractual documents
• Create total cost of ownership (TCO) models and implement supplier relationship management practices
• Serve as primary point of contact for all commercial matters
• Identify and implement continuous cost optimization opportunities
• Partner with Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, and Service teams
• Conduct quarterly business reviews and carrier scorecard evaluations
• Meet established targets for cost performance, quality, compliance, and on-time delivery

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, or Business
• 8+ years of experience in Logistics Procurement
• Demonstrated expertise with logistics operations, Transportation Management System, and eSourcing platforms
• Proven negotiation skills for freight agreements with carriers and freight forwarders
• Deep understanding of freight brokerage models, total cost modeling, and rate benchmarking
• Track record of achieving results in fast-paced environments
• Self-motivated with excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in program management, including critical thinking and multitasking
• Experience leading within matrix organizational structures
• Experience using market intelligence to drive benchmarking and cost validation and drafting/negotiating service agreements and RFP documentation

Nice to have

• Master's degree
• Automotive industry experience in sourcing transportation services, warehousing services, and customs operations

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 mobility experiences through proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture. They use deep vertical integration with design, engineering, and production happening in-house.