Lucid Motors

Global Supply Manager- Seats & Cover Stocks

Lucid Motors$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical, supply chain, or finance discipline; minimum 2 years experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Engineering, or a Master's degree with 1 year experience.
  • Experience in the automotive industry, particularly with interior trims and cover stocks commodities (e.g., seats, dashboards).
  • Familiarity with manufacturing technologies like injection molding and cut & sew assembly.
  • Product launch experience with strong knowledge of quality principles and data analysis.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, fostering a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Engineering and Supplier Quality to identify and evaluate potential suppliers.
  • Create and analyze RFQs, making strategic sourcing recommendations based on cost and quality.
  • Negotiate contracts covering pricing, tooling costs, and engineering services.
  • Coordinate with suppliers to manage production releases and procure prototype parts.
  • Oversee supplier development and timelines, addressing delays and logistical issues proactively.
  • Maintain supplier relationships and act as a primary contact for commercial inquiries.
  • Travel 15-25% to engage with suppliers for business and program reviews.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life and disability coverage.
  • Paid time off and paid holidays.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions.
  • Opportunity to participate in Lucid's equity program and discretionary annual incentives.
Full Job Description
We are currently seeking a Global Supply Manager supporting Seats & Cover stocks commodities. The 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. You Will: • 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 15-25% to visit suppliers to perform business and program reviews You Bring: • Bachelor's degree in technical, supply chain or finance discipline with minimum 2 years of Purchasing, Supply Chain or Engineering, Masters' degree with minimum 1 year experience; Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree • Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Engineering experience in the automotive industry, preferably with experience in one or more related commodity systems including: Interior Trims/Cover Stocks (Instrument Panel, Door Trim, Center Console, Seating, Wood Décor/Painted Parts, Wrapped Components, NVH, and/or Carpet) • Preferred experience in automotive with related technologies as much as following including injection molding, cut & sew wrapping/assembly, compression molding, cover stocks, Class-A painted surfaces, plastic chroming • Enthusiasm and curiosity for understanding the in-scope manufacturing processes on assigned Interiors/Seating commodities • Product launch experience preferred with a high emphasis on knowledge of quality principles, product development processes, and data analysis • Strong interpersonal skills, with a team-first mindset that creates a vibrant, cohesive environment to help resolve problems, cascade best practices and deliver optimal results • Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Passion for results, strategy, and sense of ownership that leads to effective hands-on execution. • Creative, calculated risk taker with the ability to manage complex suppliers, mitigate unforeseen problems and resolve disputes while preserving relationships with suppliers and internal staff • Strong written and verbal skills as well as organizational and program management capabilities • Proficient in Excel, Project, Power Point, Word, ERP systems (SAP or equivalent) Compensation & Benefits: Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid's equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

About Lucid Motors

Lucid Motors is an American electric vehicle manufacturer that designs and produces luxury electric cars. The company's flagship vehicle, the Lucid Air, is a high-performance electric sedan that is designed to compete with other luxury electric vehicles such as the Tesla Model S. The Lucid Air is expected to have a range of over 500 miles on a single charge and will be available in several different configurations. The company was founded in 2007 by Bernard Tse and Sam Weng and is headquartered in Newark, California.
Learn more about Lucid Motors
Size
2,000 employees
Market Cap
$10.7 billion
Industry
Founded
2007
NASDAQ

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