We are currently seeking a Global Supply Manager for Capital Equipment purchasing. The Global Supply Manager is the key internal interface with Engineering, Finance, Logistics, Quality and Manufacturing. He or she will establish our global supply chain strategy, source suppliers, contracts, and execute to deliver a world class CapEx program. The role will support our Manufacturing, and Engineering teams in sourcing of CapEx equipment including but not limited to, Manufacturing process equipment for powertrain assembly, and R&D/test equipment.

You Will:

• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing 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 equipment pricing, tooling, development, timing, spare parts, and payment terms
• Work with suppliers and Manufacturing to manage design changes and impacts
• Manage supplier development and equipment 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, availability, and cost status
• Ownership of key supplier relationships and activities, both strategic and tactical, through the entire life cycle of company projects, from initial sourcing through development, tooling, and industrialization phases as well as product launch and ongoing business management
• Work closely with Engineering and Manufacturing during the design phase to ensure manufacturability and capital equipment opportunities are balanced
• Travel 15-25% to visit suppliers to perform business and program reviews
• Bachelor’s degree in technical or supply chain discipline, MBA, plus 5 years minimum Purchasing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Engineering experience related to capital equipment or product assembly processes
• Understanding of automotive assembly processes. Experience preferred in one or more of the following areas: general/part assembly, battery assembly, powertrain assembly, body shop, robots, dispense, fastening systems or paint lines
• Product launch experience…you did not just sit behind a desk and source. Time spent working with engineering, manufacturing, and quality to develop proposals. Candidate must be one that will actively work with the supplier and manufacturing as the equipment is built, tested, and installed
• Understanding of manufacturing and quality principles
• 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

You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in technical, supply chain or finance discipline with 5-7 years of Purchasing, Supply Chain or Engineering experience preferable in automotive industry; Masters or MBA preferred
• Enthusiasm and curiosity for understanding the in-scope manufacturing processes on assigned interior 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 hand-on execution.
• Creative, calculated risk taker with the ability to manage difficult suppliers, mitigate unforeseen problems and resolve disputes while preserving relationships with suppliers and internal staff
• Strong written and verbal skills as well as organizational and program management capabilities
• Ability to mitigate unforeseen problems creatively and effectively
• Proficient in Excel, Project, Power Point, Word, ERP systems (SAP or equivalent)