Staff Global Supply Manager (Body In White/Extrusions)

Our client is currently seeking a Staff Global Supply Manager to take lead in supporting Body In White and Stamping commodities. The Global Supply Manager manages all company business with a group of suppliers and is the key internal interface with Engineering, Finance, Logistics, Quality and Manufacturing to deliver world class products on time and cost effectively. The Global Supply Manager must identify, develop, and manage the global Supply Chain. This person 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.

You Will: 

• 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.

You Bring: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance or related field required. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Engineering experience related ideally in stamping and metals; 5 years’ experience with advanced degree.
• 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.