Sr. Global Supply Chain Manager- BIW

Lucid Motors
Phoenix, AZ
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-to-senior-level supply chain professionals with technical expertise in sourcing commodities like paints, coatings, and adhesives, who are comfortable with cross-functional collaboration and global supplier management.

Best fit for

  • Mid-to-senior-level professionals with 5+ years in purchasing or engineering and experience in body-in-white commodities
    — “5 years' experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, OR Engineering”
  • Candidates with a background in supplier development and product launch experience
    — “Product launch experience preferred”
  • Individuals who can manage complex supplier relationships and resolve disputes effectively
    — “Creative, calculated risk taker with the ability to manage complex suppliers and resolve disputes while preserving relationships with suppliers and internal staff”

Things to consider

  • Travel is a significant component of the role, with 15-25% travel expected
    — “Travel 15-25% to visit suppliers to perform business and program reviews”
  • The role demands strong negotiation and analytical skills for cost and technical trade-offs
    — “Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in managing global supplier timelines and resolving production delays
    — “Manage supplier development and tooling timelines, part availability for prototype builds/start of production and develop solutions to delays or problems that arise”
  • Demonstrate ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams like Engineering and Quality
    — “Collaborate with Engineering and Supplier Quality to identify potential suppliers”
  • Showcase expertise in sourcing commodities such as adhesives, castings, and extrusions
    — “Understanding of body design and extensive experience in sourcing two or more of the following commodities: paints, coatings, adhesives (structural, bonding, sealing), baffles, castings and extrusions”
  • Emphasize your ability to balance cost, quality, lead time, and technical considerations in sourcing decisions
    — “Create RFQs, review, analyze and clarify quotations from suppliers and develop sound sourcing and business recommendations balancing cost, quality, lead time and technical considerations”
  • Demonstrate your experience in negotiating contracts involving parts pricing and tooling costs
    — “Thoroughly negotiate favorable contracts including parts pricing, tooling costs and Engineering Services (NRE / EDT)”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • managing supplier relationships
  • developing sourcing strategies
  • negotiating favorable contracts
Typical background
supply chain experienceengineering backgroundproduct development

Skills & requirements

Required

Supply Chain ManagementSupplier DevelopmentNegotiationProject ManagementQuality Control

Preferred

Data AnalysisProduct Launch ExperienceCross-functional Collaboration

Stack & domain

EngineeringSupply ChainFinanceLogisticsQualityManufacturingBody DesignSourcingPurchasingProduct LaunchQuality PrinciplesProduct Development ProcessesData AnalysisNegotiationProblem-solvingTeamworkThought ProcessPassion For ResultsStrategyHands-on ExecutionCreativeCalculated Risk TakerAbility To Manage Complex ProjectsAutomotiveSupply Chain ManagementGlobal Supply Chain

About the role

Original posting from Lucid Motors

About Lucid

At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience. 

We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what’s possible and shape the future of mobility.

We are currently seeking a Sr. Global Supply Manager supporting the BIW (Body In White) Team. The Global Supply Manager manages all company business with a group of suppliers and is the key internal interface with Engineering, Finance, Logistics, Quality and Manufacturing to deliver world class products on time and cost effectively. The Global Supply Manager must identify, develop, and manage the global Supply Chain. This person will help establish our global supply chain strategy, support cross-functional teams during the development and industrialization phases and drive sound business decisions throughout the product life cycle. 

You Will: 

Collaborate with Engineering and Supplier Quality 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 parts pricing, tooling costs and Engineering Services (NRE / EDT) 

Work with suppliers and Engineering to release parts into production and issue POs for Prototype Parts and Prototype/Production Tooling 

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 

Travel 15-25% to visit suppliers to perform business and program reviews 

You Bring: 

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance or related field required. Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree 

5 years' experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, OR Engineering

Understanding of body design and extensive experience in sourcing two or more of the following commodities: paints, coatings, adhesives (structural, bonding, sealing), baffles, castings and extrusions. 

Product launch experience preferred 

Understanding of quality principles, product development processes, and data analysis. Able to show teamwork to resolve problems and a thought process to drive successful solutions 

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, Project, Power Point, Word, ERP systems (SAP or equivalent) 

Ability to mitigate unforeseen problems creatively and effectively 

At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

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.  

Equal Opportunity: At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we build. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations. 

Accessibility: Lucid Motors is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need any accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at TA-Operations <@> lucidmotors.com. This email address is designated solely for accommodation requests and is not monitored for job applications or resume submissions. To be considered for employment, all applications must be submitted through the Lucid Motors Careers website.

Candidate Data Privacy: By submitting your application, you understand and agree that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our Candidate Privacy Notice. 

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. 

Source: Lucid Motors careers

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