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 highly skilled and strategic Senior Manager for Sales and Marketing, Strategic Procurement to join our dynamic team. This pivotal role will focus on leading procurement initiatives for sales and marketing, ensuring alignment with company goals, and supporting our growth strategy in the EV market.
YOU WILL:
Strategic Procurement Leadership (80%):
- Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies for sales, marketing, and operations categories, including:
- Sales and Marketing: Advertising, media buying, promotional materials, event management, and market research services to enhance brand visibility and drive sales.
- Lead negotiations for contracts, supplier agreements, and service level agreements (SLAs) to optimize terms and conditions, achieve cost savings, and ensure quality and reliability.
- Collaborate closely with sales, marketing, and other departments to understand business requirements and align procurement strategies with strategic objectives.
- Utilize data analytics and market research to identify opportunities for innovation, efficiency improvements, and risk mitigation within procurement processes.
- Monitor supplier performance, manage vendor relationships, and ensure compliance with contractual obligations and service level expectations across sales and marketing categories.
Transformational Procurement Initiatives (20%):
- Lead transformational procurement projects aimed at enhancing processes, leveraging technology, and driving operational excellence within sales and marketing.
- Drive initiatives to improve procurement efficiency, streamline workflows, and enhance cross-functional collaboration to support business growth and scalability.
- Champion sustainability initiatives within the procurement function, promoting environmentally responsible sourcing practices and supplier diversity.
YOU 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 sales and marketing categories, preferably within the automotive or consumer goods industry.
- 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.
- Passion for sustainability and familiarity with sustainable sourcing practices preferred.
- Be a proactive self-starter 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.
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)
$162,750—$238,700 USD
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What We Do
Lucid is the new generation of EV. Our relentless focus on innovation, luxury, and sustainability drives us into a reality where you no longer have to choose between doing great things, doing the right thing, and doing everything with the highest regard for efficiency and design. There were luxury cars, then EVs, now there’s Lucid.
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