Sr. Group Manager, Interiors and Exteriors

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility

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.

We are currently seeking a Sr. Group Manager within Procurement supporting Interior or Exterior vehicle systems. The Sr. Group Manager manages a team of Global Supply Managers, and oversees all company business with a group of suppliers. The Sr. Manager is the key internal escalation and decision maker interfacing with Engineering, Finance, Logistics, Quality and Manufacturing to deliver world class products on time and cost effectively.

You Will

• Manage a team of Group Managers and Global Supply Managers; report to the Director of Interior, Exteriors, and Plastics Procurement
• Drive company goals and objectives to your team
• Be a key decision maker and partner with your counterparts within Engineering and Supplier Quality focused on a Team mindset for cost, quality, delivery, and engineering capabilities within your supply base
• Drive sound Procurement business fundamentals amongst your team: Sourcing Strategies, RFIs, RFQs, Quote Analysis, Program Management, financial due diligence, executive approvals…
• Manage annual KPIs for Bill of Material savings and deliveries. Drive results from the team.
• 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 – You own your team’s issues and will report a working and executable plan upward for management visibility
• 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. Advanced degree preferred.
• 10 years minimum Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain, or Engineering experience related to Interiors, Exteriors, Seats, Plastics..systems
• Strong understanding of should cost analysis, and able to drive the team for detailed analysis and negotiation tactics through assigned commodities
• Ability to lead by example and take pride in both your and your teams’ work. Coaching the team to be successful and take ownership of the company goals and objectives.
• Product launch experience required, NPI
• 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
  
  

This is a full-time onsite Monday-Friday role at our headquarters in Newark, California.

At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

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.

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.)

Base Pay Range (Annual)

$135,975—$199,430 USD

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