Sr. Global Supply Manager – Interior Cockpit
| Company | Lucid Motors |
|---|---|
| Location | Southfield, MI, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, MBA |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in technical, supply chain or finance discipline – MBA preferred but not required.
- 5+ years of working experience in Procurement, Supply Chain Operations, or Engineering in Interior Cockpit including: Instrument Panel, Door Panel, Center Console, Compression Molding, Plastic Injection, Soft Trim (Cover-stocks), Cut & Sew, Wrapping, Class-A Surface Finishes, Various Assembly Processes, etc.
- Extensive experience in sourcing two or more of the following Interior commodities: Instrument Panel, Door Panel, Center Console, Airvents, Decorative Trims, and Soft Trim (Cover-stocks).
- 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.
- Strong written and verbal skills as well as organizational and program management capabilities
- Proficient in Excel, Project, Power Point, Word, ERP & P2P systems (SAP, Coupa, or equivalent)
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, evaluate, and negotiate with potential suppliers with right qualifications and core competencies to meet Lucid’s vehicle/commodity specifications, commercial requirements, and standards.
- Create and issue RFQs, negotiate with suppliers and develop strategic 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.
- Achieve BOM cost reductions through negotiation, resourcing, and VAVEs.
- Travel 10-25% to visit suppliers to perform business and support various supplier performance related matters such as industrialization, operations, and cost optimization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in a relevant field
- Experience with complex analysis and data analytics in supply chain context
- In-depth understanding of automotive Interior market dynamics and pricing mechanisms
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and make strategic decisions
- Creative problem-solver with calculated risk-taking ability
- Experience in supplier relationship management and dispute resolution
- Knowledge of automotive industry trends and emerging technologies in Interior components
- Cost Engineering experience
- Start-up working experience is plus