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Lucid Motors · 2 months ago

Staff Global Supply Manager, Raw Materials (Stamping)

Newark, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$136K/yr - $200K/yr

5+ years exp

Lucid Motors is a company focused on luxury electric vehicles and sustainable mobility. They are seeking a Staff Global Supply Chain Manager for Raw Materials to oversee the global supply chain of Flatroll Materials, ensuring relationships with suppliers and executing strategies for aluminum and steel sourcing.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Engineering and Supplier Quality teams to source raw materials, with a focus on aluminum and steel

Lead the directed buy sourcing strategy amongst the multiple tier level involved in Aluminum & Steel space

Identify new avenues in the vehicle to direct the raw material sourcing, lead qualification and pricing negotiation with suppliers

Evaluate suppliers for technical capability, process reliability, environmental responsibility, and compliance

Develop, manage, and issue RFQs; negotiate supplier quotations to balance cost, lead-time, quality, and sustainability

Negotiate and finalize contracts for material purchases (pricing, delivery terms, logistics, inventory management, and technical collaboration)

Leverage demand forecasts to ensure suppliers maintain adequate manufacturing capacity

Coordinate material releases and production schedules, issuing POs and monitoring supply for all project phases

Support supplier development initiatives and oversee material delivery timelines for prototype builds and production launches

Troubleshoot delays and proactively drive solutions to keep production on track

Monitor market trends, commodity pricing, and geopolitical risks affecting raw material supply; develop contingency plans as needed

Travel 15-25% to supplier locations for business and program reviews

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementVendor DevelopmentData AnalysisNegotiation SkillsERP Systems (SAP)Production PlanningProject ManagementCuriosityInterpersonal SkillsProblem-SolvingOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Finance, Engineering, or a related field; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

5-8 years of experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Engineering, preferably within the automotive metal industry

Experience with production planning, supply and demand management, and liability analysis

Proficiency with Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word

Experience with ERP systems (SAP or equivalent), Jira, SharePoint, Smartsheet, and related tools