Global Supply Manager – Powertrain Systems
Company: Lucid Motors
Location: Newark
Posted on: July 18, 2021
Job Description:
Leading the future of luxury
mobility
Lucid’s mission is to inspire
the adoption of sustainable energy by creating the most captivating
luxury electric vehicles, centered around the human experience.
Working at Lucid Motors means having a shared vision to power the
future in revolutionary ways. Be part of a once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity to transform the automotive industry.
We are currently seeking a
Global Supply Manager supporting Chassis/Thermal Systems. The
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.
You Will:
- 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
You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in technical, supply chain or finance
discipline, MBA a plus
- 4 years minimum Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Engineering
experience related to Chassis, Thermal systems or processes
- Understanding of and experience with some of the following:
Thermal, Climate and/or Chassis design, and experience in sourcing
two or more of the following: Oil pumps, castings, air
conditioning, cooling, castings, forgings, and bushings
- Understanding in manufacturing processes supporting Climate,
and/or Chassis systems and assembly
- Product launch experience preferred
- 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 difficult
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
Be part of something
amazing
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.
At Lucid, we don’t just welcome
diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal
opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless
of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion,
disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and
expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected
under applicable State or Federal laws and
regulations.
To all recruitment agencies: Lucid
Motors does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward
resumes to our careers alias or other Lucid Motors employees. Lucid
Motors is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited
resumes.
Keywords: Lucid Motors, Newark , Global Supply Manager – Powertrain Systems, Other , Newark, California
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