Global Supply Manager, Software

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility

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 Global Supply Manager for Software.  The Global Supply Manager manages global sourcing for all assigned commodities and work supporting various vehicle systems, maintain the component timelines, and assist with purchasing throughout the company.

You Will

• Create RFQs, SOWs, review, analyze and clarify quotations from suppliers and develop sound sourcing strategy 
• Negotiate NDAs, MSAs, and low-spend contractual agreements
• Work with suppliers and Engineering to release automotive software in production build and issue POs for proof of concept, engineering and development, and software licensing/royalties
• Monitor global industry trends, track technology roadmaps, and actively partner with Software Engineering teams to identify and mitigate opportunities and roadblocks
• Manage supplier development timelines, and develop solutions to delays or problems 
• Process new vendor credit applications
• Assist purchasing and engineering teams with PO changes and updates.  Ensure teams are properly submitting purchase requests
• Interact with all levels of the company with routine administrative support
• Manage ad-hoc purchase requests from software engineering

You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree, technical, supply chain or finance discipline required.
• Experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Engineering or Project Management experience.
• Open-minded self-starter with the ability to adapt, improvise and problem solve, as well as work independently on multiple tasks or projects
• Strong interpersonal skills with a high degree of resilience to deal with urgent requests, and minimal information.  Works well with various teams
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem solving skills. Passion for results, strategy, and hands on execution. Creative, calculated risk taker with the ability to manage difficult suppliers 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)
• Ability to mitigate unforeseen problems creatively and effectively

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) - $80,000-110,000

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.)

At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

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