Global Supply Manager, Exteriors

Lucid Motors
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Procurement & SourcingExperience: 2-3 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Analytical skills","Negotiation skills","Problem-solving","Teamwork","Organizational skills"]

Manage a global network of exterior component suppliers, partnering with Engineering, Finance, Logistics, Quality, and Manufacturing to deliver parts on time and at target cost. Lead sourcing and release activities, create and evaluate RFQs, negotiate contracts, and drive supplier qualification and development. Serve as the primary commercial interface for supplier issues, maintain relationships through engineering changes, and support prototype builds through production start-up while traveling 15–25%.

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Lucid Motors
Lucid Motors
9 hours ago

Global Supply Manager, Exteriors

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Job Summary

Manage a global network of exterior component suppliers, partnering with Engineering, Finance, Logistics, Quality, and Manufacturing to deliver parts on time and at target cost. Lead sourcing and release activities, create and evaluate RFQs, negotiate contracts, and drive supplier qualification and development. Serve as the primary commercial interface for supplier issues, maintain relationships through engineering changes, and support prototype builds through production start-up while traveling 15–25%.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Procurement & Sourcing
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Manage company business with a selected group of exterior parts suppliers and serve as the key internal interface across Engineering, Finance, Logistics, Quality, and Manufacturing.
  • •Identify, develop, and manage the global supply chain and help establish global supply chain strategy for exterior components.
  • •Collaborate to lead sourcing and release activities, issue POs for prototype and production components, and support cross-functional development/industrialization.
  • •Create RFQs, analyze supplier quotations, and develop sourcing recommendations balancing cost, quality, lead-time, and technical factors.
  • •Negotiate contracts, manage supplier development and parts availability timelines, resolve delays, and provide regular internal updates on sourcing status and engineering changes.
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionLife InsuranceDisability CoveragePaid Leave401kEquity

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field (or relevant experience in lieu of a degree).
  • •2–3 years of experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Engineering related to automotive exterior components and/or resins.
  • •Prior automotive parts launch experience is required.
  • •Deep knowledge of parts manufacturing processes, should-cost analysis, and cost models spanning design, production launch, and engineering changes.
  • •Strong understanding of quality principles and product development processes, with data analysis, teamwork, and structured problem-solving.
Experience:2-3 yearsAutomotive partsSupply chainPurchasingProduct development
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:Analytical skillsNegotiation skillsProblem-solvingTeamworkOrganizational skills
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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