Sr. Global Supply Manager (Cylindrical Battery Cells)

At Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility.

 

We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design - where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience.

 

Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we're providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.

The Sr. Global Supply Manager supporting Battery Raw materials manages all company business with a group of suppliers and is the key internal interface with Engineering, Finance, National/International Policy, ESG/Sustainability and Manufacturing to deliver cost effective and environmentally conscious materials into our battery supply chain.  This person must identify, develop, and manage the Global Supply Chain. They 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.

Sr. Global Supply Manager keeps monitoring latest market situation of Lithium-Ion secondary Battery Cells, raw materials of Battery Cells, new chemistry and new technology of high-performance Battery Cells, supply/demand situations, latest governmental regulations to assess fair market price of Battery Cells.

The Sr. Global Supply Manager will work with program management to update long term battery cell demand forecast, and short to midterm official battery cell release schedule to support Lucid's product manufacturing plan.

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.
• Maintain overall supplier relationships and act as point of contact for all interactions with supply partners.
• Provide commercial support to Battery Cell R&D (Research and Development) efforts. 
• Negotiate Direct/Directed Contracts that are optimized to maximum commercial advantage for Lucid. 
• Create multifaceted commodity strategies to present to executive leadership.
• Collaborate with finance and treasury to mitigate the effect of price fluctuation in contracts.
• Be point of contact for policy and environmental compliance group to bring transparency and drive sustainability to Lucid's battery supply chain.
• Travel 15-25% to visit suppliers to perform business and program reviews. 

You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics, Public Policy, etc. 
• Minimum of 5 years of experience; or Masters' degree with minimum 3 years' experience; or equivalent work experience.
• Entrepreneurial mindset; Resilient, Resourceful, and Solutions-Oriented.
• Evidence of learning complex concepts quickly. 
• 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 sense of ownership that leads to effective hand-on execution.  
• Creative, calculated risk taker with the ability to manage difficult 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.
• Proficient in Excel, Project, Power Point, Word, ERP systems (SAP or equivalent).


• Preferred Qualifications: 


• MBA or Masters of Science. 
• Commodity Experience in battery materials including lithium, nickel, cobalt, graphite, foils, caps/cans, etc.
• Complex contract structuring expertise; directed (Tier 2/3), material/currency adjustments, etc. 
• Experience in mining or materials science.
• Strong knowledge of battery cell/pack technology, chemistry, active materials.
• Familiarity with domestic and international legislation and public policy including but not limited to the Inflation Reduction Act and the European Battery Passport. 
• Experience with currency/commodity hedging.
• Additional experience in Corporate Development, Investment Banking and/or Consulting is a plus. 
• Experience in building high performing strategic purchasing organizations and developing talent into leadership positions.

Salary Range: The compensation range for this position is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Lucid reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job-related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; and other relevant business and organizational factors.

       California (Bay Area)- - $118,560.00-163,020.00 base salary

 

Additional Compensation and Benefits: Lucid offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in Lucid's equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs.  (Cash or equity incentive awards, if any, will depend on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and company performance.)

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