Staff Global Supply Chain Manager, Raw Materials

About Lucid

At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience.

We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what’s possible and shape the future of mobility.

As the Staff Global Supply Chain Manager for Raw Materials, you will be owning the global E2E supply chain of all Flat roll Materials for Lucid stamping needs. You’ll foster and sustain relationships with raw material mills and distributors worldwide, ensuring our supply base in all manufacturing locations & supports ongoing vehicle program growth. This role demands leadership, innovative thinking, data analytical skills and technical expertise in vendor and new product development, especially for metallic raw materials and alloys. You will develop and execute global supply strategies for aluminum and steel, support qualifying suppliers that meet Lucid's stringent standards for quality, ethics, and sustainability.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Engineering and Supplier Quality teams to source raw materials, with a focus on aluminum and steel. • Lead the directed buy sourcing strategy amongst the multiple tier level involved in Aluminum & Steel space. • Identify new avenues in the vehicle to direct the raw material sourcing, lead qualification and pricing negotiation with suppliers. • Evaluate suppliers for technical capability, process reliability, environmental responsibility, and compliance. • Develop, manage, and issue RFQs; negotiate supplier quotations to balance cost, lead-time, quality, and sustainability. • Negotiate and finalize contracts for material purchases (pricing, delivery terms, logistics, inventory management, and technical collaboration). • Leverage demand forecasts to ensure suppliers maintain adequate manufacturing capacity. • Develop and implement VAVE ideas • Coordinate material releases and production schedules, issuing POs and monitoring supply for all project phases. • Support supplier development initiatives and oversee material delivery timelines for prototype builds and production launches. • Troubleshoot delays and proactively drive solutions to keep production on track. • Monitor market trends, commodity pricing, and geopolitical risks affecting raw material supply; develop contingency plans as needed. • Troubleshoot delays and proactively drive solutions to keep production on track. • Travel 15-25% to supplier locations for business and program reviews.