Sr. Global Supply Manager – Capex
| Company | Lucid Motors |
|---|---|
| Location | Casa Grande, AZ, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred: equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- 5+ years of experience related to capital equipment or product assembly processes in the automotive industry preferred.
- Understanding of automotive assembly processes. Experience preferred in one or more of the following areas: general/part assembly, battery assembly, powertrain assembly, body shop, robots, dispense, fastening systems, or paint lines.
- Understanding of manufacturing and quality principles.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with a team-first mindset that creates a vibrant, cohesive environment to help resolve problems, cascade best practices, and deliver optimal results.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Passion for results, strategy, and a sense of ownership that leads to effective hands-on execution.
- Creative, calculated risk-taker with the ability to manage complex suppliers, mitigate unforeseen problems, and resolve disputes while preserving relationships with suppliers and internal staff.
- Strong written and verbal skills as well as organizational and program management capabilities.
- Ability to mitigate unforeseen problems creatively and effectively.
- Proficient in Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word, and ERP systems (SAP or equivalent).
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to develop and execute the supplier CapEx strategy. Align objectives to create a comprehensive CapEx plan that drives cost reduction, efficiency improvements, and risk mitigation.
- Create RFQs, review, analyze, and clarify quotations from suppliers and develop sound sourcing and business recommendations balancing cost, quality, lead-time, and technical considerations.
- Leverage Negotiation to achieve favorable contracts, including equipment pricing, tooling, development, timing, spare parts, and payment terms.
- Work with suppliers and Manufacturing to manage design changes and impacts.
- Manage supplier development and equipment 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 a point of contact for all commercial issues, including internal report-outs summarizing sourcing status, availability, and cost status.
- Ownership of key supplier relationships and activities, both strategic and tactical, through the entire life cycle of company projects, from initial sourcing through development, tooling, and industrialization phases, as well as product launch and ongoing business management.
- Work closely with Engineering and Manufacturing during the design phase to ensure manufacturability and capital equipment opportunities are balanced.
- Travel 15-25% to visit suppliers to perform business and program reviews.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree preferred: equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- 5+ years of experience related to capital equipment or product assembly processes in the automotive industry preferred.
- Product launch experience preferred, with a high emphasis on knowledge of quality principles, product development processes, and data analysis.