Staff Global Supply Chain Manager, Battery Cell & Enclosure

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. Lucid Motors is seeking a seasoned Staff level Global Supply Chain Manager to create and execute the procurement strategy for our battery pack enclosures and cells. This role manages all company business related to Lucid’s prismatic cell and pack enclosure supply base globally and is responsible for all aspects of ensuring supply continuity and launch success.

The Staff GSM serves as the key internal interface with Engineering, Finance, Logistics, Quality and Manufacturing to deliver world class products on time in a cost effective manner. The successful candidate will help establish our global supply chain strategy, support cross-functional teams during the development and industrialization phases and drive sound business decisions throughout the product life cycle.

Responsibilities

: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective prismatic battery cell suppliers. Manage on-going communication channels to ensure alignment on supplier performance, expectations, and improvements. Address any issues or concerns promptly to ensure continuity of supply.

Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure supplier performance, such as quality, delivery reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Regularly evaluate supplier performance against set KPIs and rapidly initiate corrective actions. Negotiate contracts with suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions aimed at creating maximum value for Lucid.

Review and revise contracts as necessary to adapt to changing relationship dynamics, business needs or market conditions. Monitor contract compliance and address any deviations or discrepancies in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

Implement inventory optimization strategies and collaborate with suppliers to ensure adequate inventory levels to meet demand while minimizing excess inventory. Identify and sprint to mitigate any potential risks within the supply chain, including supply disruptions, quality issues, or geopolitical issues. Monitor market trends and regulatory changes that may affect the supply of battery cells and take proactive measures to mitigate risks.

Negotiate commercial terms with key suppliers to drive maximum value for Lucid. Analyze supplier costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction or efficiency improvements; lead the negotiations and drive results. Track and report cost savings initiatives and their impact on the overall supply chain budget and vehicle BOM cost.

Lead the cross-functional team from the commercial perspective, ensuring Engineering, Program Management, Quality, Material Planning, and Production are aligned to the overall commodity strategy. Lead and participate in regular meetings with project teams to address issues, share updates, and drive collective goals and objectives.