Global Supply Manager - Interior Cabin

Global Supply Manager – Interior Cabin

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering or related field strongly preferred; MBA or Masters is a plus. Equivalent experience may be used in lieu of degree.
2+ years Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Engineering experience in the automotive industry, preferably with experience in one or more related commodity systems including: Interior Trims/Seating (Instrument Panel, Door Trim, Center Console, Seating, Wood Décor/Painted Parts, Wrapped Components, NVH, and/or Carpet)
Enthusiasm and curiosity for understanding the in-scope manufacturing processes on assigned Interiors/Seating commodities
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 hands-on execution.
Creative, calculated risk taker with the ability to manage complex 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
Proficient in Excel, Project, Power Point, Word, ERP systems (SAP or equivalent)

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

Preferred experience in automotive with related technologies as much as following including injection molding, cut & sew wrapping/assembly, compression molding, cover stocks, Class-A painted surfaces, plastic chroming
Product launch experience preferred with a high emphasis on knowledge of quality principles, product development processes, and data analysis.