Global Supply Manager, Raw Materials; Stamping

Staff Global Supply Manager, Raw Materials (Stamping)

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.

Lucid’s mission is to inspire the adoption of sustainable energy by creating the most captivating luxury electric vehicles, centered around the human experience. Lucid is recognized for its cutting-edge battery technology and commitment to redefining luxury mobility with sustainability at its core. We are shaping the future of automotive innovation, offering team members an opportunity to contribute to breakthroughs in electric vehicle performance, efficiency, and design.

Join Lucid to become part of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to transform the automotive and mobility industry.

As the Staff Global Supply Chain Manager for Raw Materials, you will be owning the global E2E supply chain of all Flatroll Materials for Lucid stamping needs. You’ll foster and sustain relationships with raw material mills and distributors worldwide, ensuring our supply base in all manufacturing locations & supports ongoing vehicle program growth. This role demands leadership, innovative thinking, data analytical skills and technical expertise in vendor and new product development, especially for metallic raw materials and alloys.

You will develop and execute global supply strategies for aluminum and steel, support qualifying suppliers that meet Lucid's stringent standards for quality, ethics, and sustainability.

• Collaborate with Engineering and Supplier Quality teams to source raw materials, with a focus on aluminum and steel.
• Lead the directed buy sourcing strategy amongst the multiple tier level involved in Aluminum & Steel space.
• Identify new avenues in the vehicle to direct the raw material sourcing, lead qualification and pricing negotiation with suppliers.
• Evaluate suppliers for technical capability, process reliability, environmental responsibility, and compliance.
• Develop, manage, and issue RFQs; negotiate supplier quotations to balance cost, lead-time, quality, and sustainability.
• Negotiate and finalize contracts for material purchases (pricing, delivery terms, logistics, inventory management, and technical collaboration).
• Leverage demand forecasts to ensure suppliers maintain adequate manufacturing capacity.
• Coordinate material releases and production schedules, issuing POs and monitoring supply for all project phases.
• Support supplier development initiatives and oversee material delivery timelines for prototype builds and production launches.
• Troubleshoot delays and proactively drive solutions to keep production on track.
• Monitor market trends, commodity pricing, and geopolitical risks affecting raw material supply; develop contingency plans as needed.
• Travel 15-25% to supplier locations for business and program reviews.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Finance, Engineering, or a related field; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 5-8 years of experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Engineering, preferably within the automotive metal industry.
• Experience with production planning, supply and demand management, and liability analysis.
• Proficiency with Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP or equivalent), Jira, SharePoint, Smartsheet, and related tools