Supply Chain Group Manager- Castings, Extrusions, Consumables, Fasteners  

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.
Job Summary:
We are currently seeking a Supply Chain Group Manager with focus on Body-in-white (BIW) components (such Castings, Extrusions, consumables, fasteners etc). The Group Manager manages a team of Global Supply Managers focused on these commodities and associated supporting BIW components. The role is a key internal interface with Engineering, Finance, Logistics, Quality and Manufacturing to deliver world class products on time and cost effectively. The Group Manager must identify, develop, and manage the global Supply Chain for their team and manage against the overall Supply Chain team and company priorities. They 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:
Have global supply chain experience within BIW – castings, extrusions, consumables, fasteners
Manage and mentor a global team of supply chain professionals
Present upward status of objectives, strategies, and remedies to issues
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/Production 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 Technical/Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance or related field. MBA or master's degree is a plus
Minimum 8 years Procurement, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Contract Manufacturing or Engineering experience on relevant commodity
Product launch experience from design concept to production (not limited to automotive industry)
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