As the Staff Global Supply Chain Manager for Raw Materials, you will be owning the global E2E supply chain of all Flat roll 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Develop and implement VAVE ideas
• 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.
• Troubleshoot delays and proactively drive solutions to keep production on track.
• Travel 15-25% to supplier locations for business and program reviews.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, 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, and at least 4 years of experience in Raw Material (Flat Roll Steel and Aluminum)
• Product launch experience, especially knowledge of quality principles, product development processes, and data analysis.
• Experience sourcing from a global supply base, particularly raw material mills and distributors.
• Proficiency with Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP or equivalent), Jira, SharePoint, Smartsheet, and related tools

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with production planning, supply and demand management, and liability analysis.
• Advanced data analysis and quality assurance capabilities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; team-first mindset that fosters collaboration and problem-solving.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Sense of ownership and passion for results, with hands-on execution and strategic thinking.
• Ability to manage difficult suppliers, mitigate unforeseen problems, and resolve disputes while preserving relationships.
• Strong organizational and program management capabilities.
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for understanding manufacturing processes.