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About the job
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.


This position requires a purchasing professional with experience in indirect purchasing. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.


Responsibility


    You will manage the various indirect purchasing categories including marketing, facility, professional services to support Lucid's expansion in KAEC.
    Use your category expertise to identify cost drivers/trends and use this to create best-in-class procurement strategies.
    Work alongside Supply Chain, IT, engineering, manufacturing to identify, source, contract new vendors.
    Conduct RFI, qualify vendors and contractors for procurement requests.
    Create RFQs, review, analyze and clarify quotations from suppliers and develop sound sourcing and business recommendations balancing cost, quality, lead-time and technical considerations.
    Drive supplier selection working with business stakeholders.
    Negotiate framework contracts.
    Manage purchase orders and delivery of requested items.
    Interact with all levels of the company with routine administrative support.


Skills And Qualifications


    A bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (business, finance, supply chain, IT systems etc.)
    Experience working across various indirect purchasing categories including utilities services, professional services, facility, and automotive consumables. 
    The ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels of the business from analyst to VPs.
    Strong interpersonal skills with a high degree of resilience to deal with urgent requests, and minimal information. Works well with various teams.
    Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Passion for results, strategy, and hands on execution. Creative, calculated risk taker with the ability to manage difficult suppliers and resolve disputes while preserving relationships with suppliers and internal staff.
    Strong written and verbal skills as well as organizational and program management capabilities
    Proficient in Excel, Project, Power Point, Word, ERP systems (SAP or equivalent)
    Applicable year of experience 5-7 years