Staff Global Supply Manager – Thermal

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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.

We are currently seeking a Staff Global Supply Manager - Thermal.  The Staff Global Supply Manager - Thermal 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.  They must identify, develop, and manage the global Supply Chain. They 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, 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance or related discipline with minimum 8 years experience; Masters degree preferred; equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience in Automotive Purchasing, Supply Chain or Engineering related to Thermal systems or processes.
• Understanding of and experience with some of the following but not limited to: HVAC system, Heat pump, Battery Cooling system, PWT Coolers, Valves, Coolant hoses, AC lines, AC Compressor, Sensors, Mounts, Bracketing.  
• 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).

Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.

·       California (Bay Area) - $135,975.00-199,430.00 base salary

Additional Compensation and Benefits: Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs.  (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)

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