Sr. Global Supply Manager, Exteriors

Lucid Motors
Phoenix, Newark
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Procurement & SourcingExperience: 5-8 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Negotiation","Analytical skills","Problem-solving","Teamwork","Communication","Organizational skills","Structured problem-solving"]

Manage global sourcing for exterior components across the product life cycle, partnering with Engineering, Supplier Quality, Logistics, Finance, Quality, and Manufacturing to deliver on-time, cost-effective supply. Lead RFQs, supplier qualification, negotiation, and contract activities; drive supplier development and part availability for prototypes and production start-up. Serve as the primary contact for commercial sourcing issues and provide regular internal status on industrialization and engineering changes. Travel 15–25% to run supplier and program reviews.

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Sr. Global Supply Manager, Exteriors

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Job Summary

Manage global sourcing for exterior components across the product life cycle, partnering with Engineering, Supplier Quality, Logistics, Finance, Quality, and Manufacturing to deliver on-time, cost-effective supply. Lead RFQs, supplier qualification, negotiation, and contract activities; drive supplier development and part availability for prototypes and production start-up. Serve as the primary contact for commercial sourcing issues and provide regular internal status on industrialization and engineering changes. Travel 15–25% to run supplier and program reviews.
Location: Phoenix, Newark
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Manage sourcing and release activities for interior and exterior parts, including issuing POs for prototype and production components.
  • •Create and manage RFQs, analyze supplier quotations, and develop sourcing recommendations balancing cost, quality, lead-time, and technical factors.
  • •Qualify suppliers with Engineering and Supplier Quality and negotiate favorable contracts for parts procurement and engineering services.
  • •Drive supplier development and manage supplier timelines for prototype builds and production start-up, resolving delays or issues.
  • •Maintain supplier relationships and act as the primary contact for commercial issues, providing internal updates on sourcing status, industrialization, and engineering changes.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:MedicalDentalVisionLife InsuranceDisabilityPaid LeavePaid Holidays401kEquity

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field (or relevant work experience in lieu of a degree).
  • •5–8 years of experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Engineering related to exterior automotive components and/or resins.
  • •Prior automotive parts launch experience is required.
  • •Deep knowledge of parts manufacturing processes, should-cost analysis, and cost models across design, production launch, and engineering changes.
  • •Strong familiarity with plastic injection, welding, glazing, assembly, and related manufacturing processes for exterior parts; plus quality/product development process knowledge and data analysis.
  • •years_experience_minimum/maximum are not explicit beyond 5–8 range. Only the stated items are extracted.
  • •Proficient with Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word, and ERP systems (SAP or equivalent).
Experience:5-8 yearsAutomotive partsPurchasingSupply chain
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:NegotiationAnalytical skillsProblem-solvingTeamworkCommunicationOrganizational skillsStructured problem-solving
Languages:English
Tech Stack:ExcelProjectPowerPointWordERPSAP

Company Brief

Lucid Motors
Designs, engineers, and manufactures luxury electric vehicles and related charging and energy solutions, focusing on high-performance, long-range EVs and advanced vehicle technology for premium consumers.
Industry: Electric Vehicles
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Newark, California, United States
Founded: 2007
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