Staff Global Supply Manager-ClosuresActive$31K–$52K

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.

What you'll do

• Collaborate with Engineering and Supplier Quality to identify potential: suppliers with the right qualifications to meet Lucid’s expectations and timeline

• Create RFQs and partner with engineering for Statement of Work, 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

What they're looking for

• Travel 15-25% to visit suppliers to perform business and program reviews
• Bachelor’s degree in technical, supply chain or finance discipline: MBA preferred but not required.
• years minimum Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Engineering experience in the: automotive industry, preferably with experience in related technologies including: body seals (window, door, hood, liftgate…), latches, window regulators, checkers, electronic door handle, power door/decklid systems, hinges.
• Enthusiasm and curiosity for understanding the in-scope manufacturing processes on assigned commodities.