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 Procurement Transformation Lead with a strong background in Coupa to spearhead our procurement transformation initiatives. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the adoption, integration, and optimization of Coupa and other tools transformation across our organization. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders across various departments to streamline procurement operations, drive cost savings, and enhance supplier management capabilities.
YOU WILL:
Strategic Procurement (80%):
- Lead the end-to-end implementation of Coupa procurement solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timelines.
- Support procurement transformation strategies to optimize processes and achieve operational excellence.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, configure Coupa modules, and customize workflows to meet business needs.
- Lead procurement and cross-functional teams throughout the Coupa implementation and beyond, ensuring adoption and proficiency.
- Drive change management efforts to promote user adoption and maximize the benefits of Coupa across the organization.
- Support implementation of procurement policies, procedures, and best practices aligned with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor and analyze procurement performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous process optimization.
- Establish strong relationships with key stakeholders, including suppliers, to foster collaboration and drive strategic partnerships.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in procurement technology, leveraging Coupa updates and functionalities to enhance procurement operations.
Transformational Leadership (20%):
- Support procurement activities ensuring alignment with technology roadmaps and business continuity objectives.
- Negotiate IT contracts and vendor agreements to optimize costs, improve service delivery, and enhance technology capabilities in alignment with business needs.
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.
- Proven experience as a Procurement Transformation Lead or similar role, with a strong background in implementing and optimizing Coupa procurement solutions.
- In-depth knowledge of procurement processes, best practices, and industry trends.
- Strong project management skills with a demonstrated ability to lead complex initiatives from inception to completion.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to analyze data, identify insights, and make data-driven decisions to improve procurement performance.
- Coupa certifications (e.g., Coupa Certified Implementation Lead) are preferred.
- Experience in change management, training, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- 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 are preferred.
- Be 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.
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)
$135,975—$199,430 USD
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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.
