Lucid Motors

Sr. Global Supply Manager

Lucid Motors$110K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Finance required; Master's preferred.
  • 5+ years experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Engineering related to wiring harnesses.
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes for electrical distribution systems.
  • Product launch experience preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with resilience to urgent requests.
  • Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, JIRA, Confluence, and ERP systems like SAP.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Engineering and Quality teams to source qualified suppliers.
  • Create and analyze RFQs, developing sourcing recommendations based on cost and quality.
  • Negotiate contracts regarding pricing, tooling, and engineering services.
  • Manage part release processes and issue POs for prototypes and tooling.
  • Drive tracking of ECRs and Clear To Builds with suppliers.
  • Oversee supplier development timelines and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
  • Maintain supplier relationships and report on sourcing and part availability.
  • Conduct supplier assessments and implement performance improvement plans.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life and disability coverage.
  • Generous paid time off and holidays.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Opportunity to participate in equity program and annual cash incentive.
Full Job Description
We are currently seeking a Sr. Global Supply Manager for Wiring Harnesses. The Sr. Global Supply Manager manages global sourcing for all assigned commodities and work supporting various vehicle systems, maintains the component timelines, and assists with purchasing throughout the company.

You Will:
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Supplier Quality, NPI, and PM to identify and source suppliers with the right qualifications to meet Lucid's expectations and timelines
  • 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), NDAs, and MSAs.
  • Work with suppliers and Engineering to release parts into production and issue POs for Prototype Parts and Prototype/Production Tooling
  • Be responsible for driving and tracking all supplier responsible ECRs and Clear To Builds
  • 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
  • Perform supplier assessments, audits, and site inspections; develop process improvement plans and drive implementation; monitor and maintain performance metrics
  • Travel 15-25% to visit suppliers to perform business and program reviews

You Bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or Finance discipline required; Masters preferred.
  • 5+ years experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Engineering of wiring harnesses and related electrical and mechanical components.
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes supporting electrical distribution systems and assembly.
  • Product launch experience preferred.
  • Open-minded self-starter with the ability to adapt, improvise, and problem solve, as well as work independently on multiple tasks or projects.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a high degree of resilience to deal with urgent requests and minimal information. Works well with various teams.
  • Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Passion for results, strategy, and hands-on execution. Creative, calculated risk-taker with the ability to manage complex suppliers 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, PowerPoint, Word, JIRA, Confluence, and ERP systems (SAP or equivalent)
  • Ability to mitigate unforeseen problems creatively and effectively.


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, paid sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off. 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.

To all recruitment agencies:Lucid Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Lucid Motors. Lucid Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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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