Staff Global Supply Manager-Closures

8 years minimum Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Engineering experience in the automotive industry, preferably with experience in related technologies including: body seals (window, door, hood, liftgate…), latches, window regulators, checkers, electronic door handle, power door/decklid systems, hinges.

Enthusiasm and curiosity for understanding the in-scope manufacturing processes on assigned commodities.

Product launch experience preferred with a high emphasis on knowledge of quality principles, product development processes, and data analysis.

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

Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive

Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Global Supply Manager supporting Body Closure Mechanisms and 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.

Collaborate with Engineering and Supplier Quality to identify potential suppliers with the right qualifications to meet Lucid’s expectations and timeline

Create RFQs and partner with engineering for Statement of Work, 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)