Global Capex Sourcing Leader

Rivian; Plymouth Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 126,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Equity awards

401(k) plan

Job summary

Rivian is seeking a Lead Global Supply Manager, Capex, to architect and execute strategic sourcing for high-visibility CapEx projects. You will lead supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and drive risk-managed, cost-effective strategies across major initiatives.

The role is onsite in Plymouth, MI or Atlanta, GA, with 10-15% travel and direct reporting to the Senior Manager, Global Supply Management, Capex. Bachelor's degree and 6+ years in procurement are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• Significant experience managing commodities and a full understanding of the procurement end-to-end lifecycle.
• Experience in stamping and/or plastic manufacturing equipment, including stamping presses, blanking lines, injection molding machines and related equipment and machinery are preferred.
• Expert user of Supply Chain systems (SAP, Basecamp) and proficient in reviewing cost breakdowns against cost estimation models to identify risks.
• Excellent communication and ability to gain buy-in across diverse groups.
• Execution mindset with proactive risk identification and strategic advisory to leadership.
• Ability to prioritize a complex workload with limited supervision.
• Travel willingness of 10-15%.

Responsibilities

• Lead several large CapEx sourcing projects with high spend and complexity.
• Speak as a cross-functional advisor and manage supplier relationships at Senior Management level.
• Negotiate commercial terms with limited legal involvement and apply non-monetary tradeoffs.
• Develop risk mappings and lead proactive risk mitigation for large-scale initiatives.
• Track KPIs for category health and translate datasets for executives and non-experts.
• Drive end-to-end procurement processes and support sourcing system improvements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align procurement strategy with business goals.
• Navigate dynamic external landscapes to protect production and drive cost targets.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Procurement lifecycle

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Supply Chain/Engineering

Tools

SAP

Basecamp

Job description

Rivian is seeking a Lead Global Supply Manager, Capex, to architect and execute strategic sourcing for high-visibility CapEx projects. You will lead supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and drive risk-managed, cost-effective strategies across major initiatives.

The role is onsite in Plymouth, MI or Atlanta, GA, with 10-15% travel and direct reporting to the Senior Manager, Global Supply Management, Capex. Bachelor's degree and 6+ years in procurement are required.