Global Semiconductor Sourcing Lead

Rivian

Palo Alto (CA)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 187,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
401(k) Plan
Employee stock purchase program
Paid vacation and wellness benefits

Job summary

Rivian's Palo Alto campus is seeking a Lead Global Supply Manager to drive strategic sourcing for semiconductor components across vehicle programs (R1–R3 and EDV). You will lead commercial relationships for complex domains, partnering with cross‑functional leadership to architect future requirements, and manage multiple large projects with significant spend.

You will optimize the sourcing process, negotiate effectively with limited legal involvement, and ensure risk prevention and cost targets

Qualifications

  • End-to-end procurement lifecycle experience.
  • Ability to drive commodity strategies for next-gen platforms.
  • Experience with semiconductor components and cost-modeling.

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic sourcing for complex semiconductor components and manage multi-project spend.
  • Own supplier relationships at Senior Management level and drive risk mitigation actions.
  • Negotiate terms with limited legal involvement using creative non-monetary tradeoffs.
  • Monitor and influence cross-functional teams to align with Rivian targets.
  • Lead projects with autonomy and ensure on-time delivery of programs.

Skills

Procurement lifecycle
Commodity strategies
Board-level tech
SAP expert
Negotiation

Education

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

Tools

SAP
Analytical tools

Job description

Rivian's Palo Alto campus is seeking a Lead Global Supply Manager to drive strategic sourcing for semiconductor components across vehicle programs (R1–R3 and EDV). You will lead commercial relationships for complex domains, partnering with cross‑functional leadership to architect future requirements, and manage multiple large projects with significant spend.

You will optimize the sourcing process, negotiate effectively with limited legal involvement, and ensure risk prevention and cost targets

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