Global CapEx Sourcing Lead: Battery

Rivian Automotive; Atlanta, Irvine, Normal (GA, CA, IL); On-site; USD 126,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Rivian Automotive is seeking a Lead Global Supply Manager to architect our CapEx sourcing strategy. You will lead complex large-scale projects, manage high-visibility supplier relationships, and collaborate with cross-functional leaders to achieve aggressive cost targets and on-time delivery.

This onsite role reports to the Director of Capex Global Supply Management. You will drive negotiations, optimize procurement workflows, and proactively mitigate risks while maintaining strong supplier

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• Significant experience managing commodities.
• Experience in Electric Vehicle or automotive manufacturing.
• Strong technical literacy and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing: Lead several large projects with medium-high spend; navigate landscapes to generate solutions for Rivian.
• Systems and Process: Act as an expert user of supply chain systems; identify improvements and lead cross-functional process development.
• Technical Understanding: Manage commodities and drive strategies aligned with procurement and stakeholder goals.
• Negotiations: Lead negotiations for most commercial terms with limited legal involvement; use non-monetary tradeoffs to mitigate costs.
• Supplier Management: Maintain relationships at senior management level and drive accountability with minimal escalation.
• Stakeholder Management: Build relationships and communicate risk-mitigation information to leadership; act as cross-functional advisor.
• Project Management and Risk Mitigation: Lead large-scale projects, map risks and resolve issues proactively.
• Data Analysis: Develop and track KPIs; translate datasets for executives.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership (IC)

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering

Tools

SAP

Basecamp

Job description

Rivian Automotive is seeking a Lead Global Supply Manager to architect our CapEx sourcing strategy. You will lead complex large-scale projects, manage high-visibility supplier relationships, and collaborate with cross-functional leaders to achieve aggressive cost targets and on-time delivery.

This onsite role reports to the Director of Capex Global Supply Management. You will drive negotiations, optimize procurement workflows, and proactively mitigate risks while maintaining strong supplier