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 seeking an experienced and strategic Sr. Director of Direct Procurement to lead the sourcing and supply chain activities across multiple commodities supporting our Lucid Air, Gravity, and Midsize programs. This role is pivotal to ensure that we are sourcing quality suppliers, with aggressive pricing, and in developing relationships with suppliers in support of our commodity strategies. This role will support all commodities on the vehicle less Battery and Powertrain.
Key Responsibilities - Strategic Leadership:
- Develop and execute global procurement strategies for direct automotive materials.
- Manage three to four Director Reports, and an extended team of 75+ across California, Arizona, and Michigan
- Identify cost-reduction opportunities through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and process improvements.
- Lead supplier selection, contract negotiation, and long-term supplier relationship management.
- Team & Process Management:
- Build, manage, and mentor a high-performing procurement team across multiple regions.
- Implement and maintain procurement policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the procurement function.
- Supplier Management:
- Evaluate and manage global supplier performance including quality, delivery, cost, and innovation.
- Lead risk assessment and mitigation strategies for the supply base.
- Partner with suppliers to drive innovation and meet changing business and market requirements.
- Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders including R&D, Engineering, Supplier Quality, Material Planning, Program management, Manufacturing, and Finance to support new product development and operational excellence.
- Act as a key advisor to executive leadership on procurement strategies and supplier issue resolution.
- Analytics & Reporting:
- Monitor and report on key procurement KPIs (cost savings, supplier performance, etc.).
- Conduct market analysis, benchmarking, and total cost of ownership evaluations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
- Minimum of 10–15 years of progressive procurement experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within the automotive industry.
- Strong knowledge of global sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiations, and automotive industry regulations.
- Proven track record of delivering cost savings, supply chain resilience, and supplier innovation.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
- Familiarity with procurement software and ERP systems (SAP, Coupa, etc.).
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)
$233,100—$341,880 USD
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