Role- Sr. Global Supply Manager, Retail Development

Location- Newark, CA, 94560

Position Type- Onsite

Vertical description-

· We are currently seeking a temporary Global Supply Manager to support our Retail Development (Design, Construction & Fit out).

(This position has no involvement in car production sourcing,)

· The Global Supply Manager must identify, develop, and improve various programs while identifying additional managed spend opportunities.

· This role will closely interact with various internal business partners including, but not limited to: Retail Development, Design, Real Estate, Finance, Legal, Logistics, and Accounts Payable.

· Also, the Global Supply Manager will work with contractors, manufacturers, vendors, materials, service, and equipment providers to ensure that retail sites are completed on time.

· He or she will help establish our global supply chain strategy, manage end to end contracting, supplier management, and support cross function teams in execution.

· Collaborate with both project and operations teams to build positive partnerships and identify potential suppliers with the right qualifications to meet Lucid’s expectations and timeline.

· Work with vendors and contractors to source for Owner Furnished Items (OFI); review bid packages, scope documentation, and change management for categories such as: graphics, accessories, equipment, AV, FF&E, fixtures, door hardware, signage, millwork, lighting, etc.

· Conduct in-depth financial and spend analysis to find trends and discrepancies.

· Conduct market and supplier analysis to identify market trends for opportunities to reduce cost.

· Create RFQs and RFPs, review, analyze and clarify quotations from vendors and develop sound sourcing and business recommendations balancing cost, quality, lead-time, and technical considerations.

· Lead strategic sourcing activities and serve as a procurement guide on projects and initiatives.

· Manage the entire RFP process for projects you lead- from conducting initial due diligence to finalizing contract negotiations (including determining the award scenario based on identifying the best supplier to provide quality product, service, capability/capacity, and price).

· Organize, produce, and present RFP findings to management.

· Assist in the developing project implementation plan to ensure successful program roll out and proper compliance.

· Monitor projects throughout the lifecycle of contract.

· Conduct quarterly business reviews.

· Maintain overall contractor relationships and act as single point of contact for all commercial issues that you manage.

· Work with Design team, contractors, and project team to qualify and manage design changes, future products, materials, and impacts.

· Review project budgets to ensure project deliver on-time and on-budget.

· Review project construction drawings to order Owner Furnished Items (OFI) to meet schedule for delivery and storage and/or delivery and installation.

· Manage contractor development and project timelines, develop solutions to delays or problems that arise.

· Own key supplier relationships and performance, both strategic and tactical, through the entire life cycle of company projects.

· Travel 15-25% to visit suppliers to perform business and program reviews.

· Perform other job-related duties as requested.

Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree Supply Chain, Finance or related technical field, Relevant work experience in procurement, or supply chain discipline may be considered in lieu of Bachelor’s degree.

· Must have experience with Retail Development Sourcing or Procurement.

· Strong negotiation skills and strategic business experience.

· Excellent critical thinking, combined with quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.

· High attention to detail and ability to understand and evaluate technical specifications, shop drawings, architectural drawings.

· Experience conducting bid processes (RFI, RFP, and informal bids), negotiating with vendors, writing contracts, and implementing contracts/ agreements.

· Commodity management experience.

· Strong organizational skills to function effectively under time constraints, within established deadlines and attention to detail.

· Excellent speaking and presentation skills.

· Able to create, read and evaluate reports and generate correspondence and statistical reports.

· Product launch experience, beyond sourcing behind a desk.

· You have innovative ideas you will bring to the table to help optimize cost and schedule.

· Excellent analytical, negotiations and problem-solving skills.

· Passionate for results, strategy, and hands on execution.

· Creative, calculated risk taker with the ability to manage supply issues and resolve supplier disputes while preserving relationships with suppliers and internal partners.

· Strong written and verbal skills as well as organizational and program management capabilities.

· Proficient in Excel, Project, Power Point, Word, Smartsheet, ShareFile and ERP systems (SAP).

· Ability to adapt to constantly evolving circumstances and changing organizational requirements.

· Ability to mitigate unforeseen problem creatively and effectively.

· Self-starter with the ability to effectively and creatively problem solve and identify solutions while maintaining a high level of flexibility, professionalism, and integrity.

· Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive information.

· Self-motivated with a high level of initiative and follow-through.

· A commitment to learning and development that encourages personal and professional growth.

· The candidate for this position is required to work in the office; Corporate office in Newark CA.