Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager - Chassis/PWT/Electronics

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.

Lucid Motors is seeking a Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager to oversee supplier management and operational execution for Chassis, Powertrain, and Electronics commodities. This role focuses on ensuring supplier readiness, production continuity, and issue resolution across development, launch, and production phases. You will work closely with global suppliers and internal teams to maintain program timelines, quality standards, and cost targets.

You Will:

• Manage day-to-day supplier performance for Chassis, Powertrain, and Electronics components, ensuring on-time delivery and quality compliance.

• Oversee supplier readiness activities, including tooling kick-off, part availability, and ramp-up planning.

• Monitor and track supplier capacity, production schedules, and risk indicators to prevent disruptions.

• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supplier Quality to resolve technical and quality issues quickly.

• Support change management processes, including engineering change implementation and cost impact tracking.

• Ensure purchase orders and delivery schedules align with program milestones and production requirements.

• Provide regular updates on supplier health, delivery status, and risk mitigation plans to leadership.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers to enhance performance and reduce operational risk.

• Travel up to 15–25% for supplier visits, program reviews, and issue resolution.

You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.

• 5+ years of experience in supplier management, supply chain operations, or procurement for automotive or mechanical/electrical components.

• Strong understanding of production processes, tooling, and capacity planning.

• Proven ability to manage complex supplier relationships and resolve operational challenges.

• Familiarity with product development cycles, quality systems, and change management processes.

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP or equivalent), Excel, and project management tools.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.

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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