Senior Global Supply Manager, Chassis

Our client is currently seeking a Global Supply Manager supporting Chassis Systems to manage 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. 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.

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 Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering or related field required with 5 years’ experience; or MBA or Master’s minimum 3 years’ experience
• Experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Engineering experience related to Chassis systems or processes.
• Understanding of and experience with some of the following: Chassis design and Purchasing/Quality related experience in sourcing some of the following: mounts, dampers, tires, wheels, aluminum processing, forging, machining, sealing, bracketing.
• Understanding in manufacturing processes supporting Chassis systems and assembly
• 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.