Sr. Global Supply Manager, Exterior Plastics Job at Lucid Motors, Norwalk, CA

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  • Lucid Motors
  • Norwalk, CA

Job Description

Sr. Global Supply Manager, Exterior Plastics

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility

At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility. We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.

Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we're providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.

You Will:

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, evaluate, and negotiate with potential suppliers with right qualifications and core competencies to meet Lucid's vehicle/commodity specifications, commercial requirements, and standards.
  • Create and issue RFQs, negotiate with suppliers and develop strategic 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 the point of contact for all commercial issues, including internal report-outs summarizing sourcing status, parts availability, and cost status.
  • Achieve BOM cost reductions through negotiation, resourcing, and VAVEs.
  • Travel 10-25% to visit suppliers to perform business and support various supplier performance-related matters such as industrialization, operations, and cost optimization.

You Bring:

  • Ownership and one-team mindset
  • Bachelor's degree in technical, supply chain, or finance discipline - MBA preferred but not required.
  • 5+ years of working experience in Procurement, Supply Chain Operations, or Engineering in Exterior Plastics & Resins including: Fascias/Bumpers, Side Sills, Spoilers, Decklids, Wheel Liners, and Various Resin or Other Raw Materials.
  • Extensive experience in sourcing two or more of the following Exterior commodities: Fascias/Bumpers, Side Sills, Spoilers, Decklids, Wheel Liners, etc.
  • Enthusiasm and curiosity for understanding the in-scope manufacturing processes for assigned Exterior commodities.
  • Product launch experience preferred with a high emphasis on knowledge of quality principles, product development processes, and data analysis.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with a team-first mindset that creates a vibrant, cohesive environment to help resolve problems, cascade best practices and deliver optimal results.
  • Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Passion for results, strategy, and sense of ownership that leads to effective hand-on execution.
  • Creative, calculated risk taker with the ability to manage complex suppliers, mitigate unforeseen problems 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 & P2P systems (SAP, Coupa, or equivalent)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • An advanced degree in a relevant field
  • Experience with complex analysis and data analytics in the supply chain context
  • In-depth understanding of the automotive Exterior market dynamics and pricing mechanisms
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and make strategic decisions
  • Creative problem-solver with calculated risk-taking ability
  • Experience in supplier relationship management and dispute resolution
  • Knowledge of automotive industry trends and emerging technologies in Exterior components
  • Cost Engineering experience
  • Start-up working experience is a plus

Important:

  • The role is full-time onsite, Monday-Friday in our CA HQ location and does not offer a remote or hybrid option.

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.

Additional Compensation and Benefits: Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid's equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs. (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)

Base Pay Range (Annual): $118,600 - $163,020 USD

Lucid Motors

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Immediate start, Monday to Friday,

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