
Sr. Global Supply Manager, Body in White Stampings
- Southfield, MI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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 field required. Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree
- 5 years' experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Engineering experience related ideally in stamping and metals preferred
- Understanding of body design and extensive experience in sourcing two or more of the following commodities: exterior and structural stampings, castings, extrusions, and AL sheet
- Product launch experience preferred
- Understanding of quality principles, product development processes, and data analysis. Able to show teamwork to resolve problems and a thought process to drive successful solutions
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Passion for results, strategy, and hands on execution.
- Creative, calculated risk taker with the ability to manage complex 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