Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, or Business; Master's preferred
8+ years of experience in Logistics Procurement
Experience in automotive industry sourcing transportation services
Expertise with logistics operations and Transportation Management Systems
Proven negotiation skills with carriers and freight forwarders
Strong understanding of freight brokerage models and total cost modeling
Self-motivated with excellent interpersonal skills
Responsibilities
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, and other contracts
Create total cost of ownership models and implement supplier relationship management practices
Serve as primary contact for commercial matters, providing internal status reporting
Identify and implement continuous cost optimization opportunities
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability coverage
Paid time off and holidays
401(k) retirement plan
Participation in equity program and discretionary annual cash incentive program
Full Job Description
This key position will lead logistics transportation procurement within our sourcing team, managing crucial supplier relationships and defining category strategies. You'll oversee the negotiation of logistics agreements and contractual activities while working in our dynamic startup environment. Success requires navigating ambiguity, developing innovative processes, and communicating effectively across organizational boundaries.
You Will:
Lead end-to-end logistics spend management for inbound and outbound transportation
Develop and execute comprehensive transportation sourcing strategies across all freight modes (Air, Ocean,
Trucking, Parcel, Final Mile)
Build and maintain strategic partnerships with carriers and freight forwarders at all levels
Negotiate and finalize NDAs, Master Service Agreements, Statements of Work, and other contractual documents
Create total cost of ownership (TCO) models and implement transparent supplier relationship management
practices
Serve as primary point of contact for all commercial matters, providing internal status reporting on sourcing,
availability, and costs
Identify and implement continuous cost optimization opportunities through cross-functional collaboration
Partner with Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, and Service teams to deliver aggressive yet realistic cost projections
Conduct quarterly business reviews and carrier scorecard evaluations
Meet established targets for cost performance, quality, compliance, and on-time delivery
Limited travel (
You Bring:
Bachelor's degree required in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, or Business (Master's degree
preferred)
Generally requires 8+ years of experience in Logistics Procurement
Automotive industry experience in sourcing transportation services (Ocean, Air, LTL, Parcel, Truckload, Final
Mile), warehousing services, and customs operations preferred
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
A track record of achieving results in fast-paced environments1
Self-motivated with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated experience in:
Program management, including critical thinking and multitasking
Leading within matrix organizational structures
Using market intelligence to drive benchmarking and cost validation
Drafting and negotiating service agreements and RFP documentation
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.
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.
