Sr. Manager, Strategic Procurement - G&A & HR

Lucid Motors is seeking a Senior Manager for Strategic Procurement in Jersey City, NJ. The role involves developing and implementing sourcing initiatives for G&A categories, leading contract negotiations, and enhancing procurement processes. Candidates should have 8-10 years of strategic procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and a collaborative leadership style. The position focuses on aligning procurement strategies with business goals and promoting sustainability initiatives.
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 a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager for G&A (General and Administrative) Strategic Procurement to join our team. Our team members lead and manage procurement engagements with cross-functional internal teams, including needs analysis, market analysis, competitive intelligence, RFI and RFP development, cost and proposal analysis, deal structuring, contract negotiation, and implementation development.

YOU WILL:
Strategic Procurement (80%):
Develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives for G&A categories, including HR, R&D, Engineering, Travel, Financial, Legal, services, and corporate overhead, ensuring alignment with company objectives.

Lead negotiations for contracts, supplier agreements, and service level agreements to optimize terms and conditions and achieve cost savings.

Collaborate closely with finance, legal, and department heads to align procurement strategies with business goals and support organizational growth.

Drive continuous improvement in procurement practices, utilizing analytics and market research to identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency gains.

Monitor supplier performance, manage vendor relationships, and ensure compliance with contractual obligations and service delivery

Leadership (20%):
Lead transformational procurement projects aimed at enhancing procurement processes, leveraging technology, and driving organizational efficiency.

Champion sustainability initiatives within the procurement function, promoting environmentally responsible sourcing practices and supplier diversity.

Develop and implement change management strategies to support procurement transformation

BRING:
Curiosity:
This position will require building-from-scratch thinking in a fast-paced environment.

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
8-10 years of experience in strategic procurement, with a focus on G&A categories, ideally within the automotive or technology sector.

Strong negotiation skills and the ability to manage complex supplier relationships to achieve optimal outcomes.

Strong written, verbal, organizational, and program management skills.

Experience leading and developing high-performing teams, with a collaborative and inclusive leadership style.

Proficiency in procurement tools and systems, along with advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance considerations relevant to procurement activities.

A passion for sustainability and familiarity with sustainable sourcing practices are a proactive self-starter who is comfortable navigating dynamic work environments with shifting priorities.

Effective in engaging and collaborating across different departments.

Experience in the Automotive Industry is ideal.

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.

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