Global Supply Manager, Castings & Extrusions Southfield, MI

Lucid MotorsSouthfield, MI, US

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Global Supply Manager, Castings & Extrusions

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.

Job Summary

We are currently seeking a Global Supply Manager supporting Castings and Extrusions. 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. This person 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 Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance or related field required. Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree

Minimum 2 years' experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Engineering experience related ideally in casting, extrusions and metal fabrications preferred

Understanding of body design and extensive experience in sourcing two or more of the following commodities : exterior and structural stampings, castings, extrusions, and AL sheet

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 complex 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

This role is 100% onsite in our Southfield, MI office and does not offer remote or hybrid work. You may be asked to work hours to align with our West Coast team such as 10 : 30 am EST to 7 : 30 EST.

At Lucid, we don't just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. 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.

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