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Lucid Motors · 2 weeks ago

Sr. Global Supply Manager - Indirect Purchasing

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Lucid Motors is a company focused on creating luxury electric vehicles that enhance the human experience. They are seeking a Sr. Global Supply Manager to oversee indirect purchasing, define global supply chain strategy, and manage supplier relationships to meet world-class standards.

AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesElectric VehicleTransportation

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations 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 equipment pricing, tooling, development, timing, spare parts, and payment terms

Work with suppliers and manufacturing to manage design changes and impacts

Manage supplier development and equipment 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, availability, and cost status

Ownership of key supplier relationships and activities, both strategic and tactical, through the entire life cycle of company projects, from initial sourcing through development, tooling, and industrialization phases as well as product launch and ongoing business management

Travel 10-20% to visit suppliers to perform business and program reviews

Product launch experience with significant collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, quality teams to develop proposals, actively engage with suppliers and manufacturing during the phases of equipment construction, testing, and installation

Understanding of manufacturing and quality principles

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementProduct Launch ExperienceNegotiation SkillsAnalytical SkillsERP Systems (SAP)Manufacturing PrinciplesWrittenVerbal SkillsExcel ProficiencyInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsProject Management

Required

Bachelor's degree in technical or supply chain discipline, MBA, plus 5-years minimum Purchasing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Engineering experience related to capital equipment or product assembly processes

Enthusiasm and curiosity for understanding the in-scope manufacturing processes on assigned interior commodities

Product launch experience preferred with a high emphasis on knowledge of quality principles, product development processes, and data analysis

Experienced interpersonal skills, with a team-first mindset that creates a vibrant, cohesive environment to help resolve problems, cascade best practices and deliver optimal results

Experienced analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Passion for results, strategy, and hands on execution. Creative, calculated risk taker with the ability to manage difficult suppliers and resolve disputes while preserving relationships with suppliers and internal staff

Experienced written and verbal skills as well as organizational and program management capabilities

Proficient in Excel, Project, Power Point, Word, ERP systems (Coupa, SAP, and or equivalent)

Ability to mitigate unforeseen problems creatively and effectively

Preferred

Experience in one or more of the following areas: general/part assembly, battery assembly, powertrain assembly, body shop, robots, dispense, fastening systems or paint lines

Understanding of automotive assembly processes