Sr. Global Supply Manager, Seating, Interior Soft Trim & Cover Stocks

Sr. Global Supply Manager, Seating, Interior Soft Trim & Cover Stocks

Newark, CA

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.

We are currently seeking a Sr. Global Supply Manager supporting Interior Cover stocks commodities. The Sr. 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.

He or she 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.

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in technical, supply chain or finance discipline with minimum 5 years of Purchasing, Supply Chain or Engineering;
  Masters’ degree with minimum 3 years’ experience;
  Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree
• 5 years Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Engineering experience in the automotive industry, preferably with experience in one or more related commodity systems including Interior Trims/Cover Stocks (Instrument Panel, Door Trim, Center Console, Seating, Wood Décor/Painted Parts, Wrapped Components, NVH, and/or Carpet)
• Preferred experience in automotive with related technologies such as injection molding, cut & sew wrapping/assembly, compression molding, cover stocks, Class‑A painted surfaces, plastic chroming
• Enthusiasm and curiosity for understanding the in‑scope manufacturing processes on assigned Interiors/Seating 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 hands‑on execution.
• Creative, calculated risk taker with the ability to manage complex suppliers, mitigate unforeseen problems and resolve disputes while preserving relationships with…