Lucid Motors

Staff Global Supply Manager

Lucid Motors$140K — $205K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Finance; Masters preferred
  • Minimum of 5 years in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Engineering, ideally in electronics
  • Experience with strategic partnerships in software supply
  • Proficient in managing and creating various contracts
  • Product launch experience is a plus
  • Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in Excel, Power Point, Word, JIRA, Confluence, and ERP systems (SAP or equivalent)

Responsibilities

  • Identify and manage strategic suppliers for Vehicle Software
  • Develop strong relationships with key suppliers to foster innovation
  • Act as main contact for suppliers, addressing commercial and quality issues
  • Negotiate pricing and terms for cost competitiveness
  • Analyze supplier performance and market trends regularly
  • Draft and negotiate comprehensive contracts with clear deliverables
  • Proactively identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • Life and disability coverage
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Opportunity to participate in equity programs
  • Eligibility for annual cash incentive program
Full Job Description
We are currently seeking a Staff Global Supply Manager. The Staff 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: • Identify, evaluate, and manage strategic suppliers of Vehicle Software, including infotainment system, ADAS system, Connectivity system • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure reliable supply and continuous innovation in Vehicle Software and ADAS technologies. • Act as the primary point of contact for suppliers, resolving issues related to commercial, product quality, delivery, and performance. • Drive cost competitiveness by negotiating pricing and terms with suppliers to achieve the best value without compromising quality or safety standards. • Regularly analyze supplier performance and market trends to ensure costs remain competitive and aligned with market conditions. • Develop and negotiate clear, comprehensive contracts with suppliers that define deliverables, timelines, payment terms, performance metrics, and penalties for non-compliance. • Ensure that contracts include provisions for intellectual property, quality assurance, and compliance with regulatory requirements. • Work with legal and procurement teams to review and finalize contracts and agreements. • Provide timely and transparent updates to stakeholders on supplier performance, product availability, and project timelines. • Proactively identify potential risks in the supply chain, including product delay, price volatility, and geopolitical factors. • Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor supplier performance, including quality, delivery, cost, and innovation. • Create RFQs, review, analyze, and clarify quotations from suppliers and develop sound sourcing and business recommendations balancing cost, quality, lead-time and technical considerations • Handle PR, PO, licensee report , invoice • 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 minimum Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Engineering experience with electronics; experience with Vehicle/ automotive SW preferred • Experience with developing strategic partnerships with SW suppliers • Significant experience with creating and managing contracts (e.g. GTC's, MSAs, ESOWs) • 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, Power Point, Word, JIRA, Confluence, ERP systems (SAP or equivalent) • Ability to mitigate unforeseen problems creatively and effectively. Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors. Base Pay Range (Annual) $140,000-$205,370 USD 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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