Global Semiconductor Sourcing Leader

Rivian; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 192,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Health, life, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Rivian is seeking a Sr Manager, Global Supply Management to lead the EE component Purchasing team (Actives, Passives, Discretes) in Palo Alto, CA. You will guide purchasing managers to develop a strategic, high-performing organization and partner with Electrical Engineering to define a cohesive commodity strategy.

This onsite role reports to the Director of Global Supply Management. Responsibilities include strategic sourcing, supplier relations, contract leadership, and overseeing RFI/RFQ/RFP

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Purchasing/ Supply Chain management, including strategic sourcing, contract negotiation and supplier management in semiconductors, automotive, consumer electronics or related industry.
• 3+ years leading a team of purchasing professionals
• Semiconductor technology technical and commercial expertise (required)
• Demonstrated ability to identify process issues and drive improvements; good knowledge with SAP or other ERP systems

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic vision for sourcing EE components and semiconductors
• Build strategic supplier relationships and negotiate key contracts
• Lead all aspects of supplier negotiation, including part price, engineering & development expenses, and creation of long term agreements
• Oversee RFI/RFQ/RFP and strategic sourcing process and develop procurement strategies, policies, procedures, and systems
• Serve as initial point of commercial escalation for commercial issues and claims; efficiently solve problems and make decisions for strategic execution and tactical issues within the relevant portfolio of projects and or processes
• Engage and support other functional groups such as engineering, finance and strategy teams on scope of development, product cost, manufacturing technology, delivery and quality
• Provide in-depth analysis of total direct material spend to identify opportunities for improvements and strategic initiatives
• Recommend solutions to business problems and/or identify opportunities for improvement, and present ideas to senior leadership
• Drive success through empowering your team, leading by example and removing roadblocks
• Motivate and collaborate within the team and across peer groups, and present concisely and persuasively to executive management

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

Semiconductors

ERP systems (SAP)

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

BA / BS in business administration, supply chain, engineering

MBA / Masters degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Rivian is seeking a Sr Manager, Global Supply Management to lead the EE component Purchasing team (Actives, Passives, Discretes) in Palo Alto, CA. You will guide purchasing managers to develop a strategic, high-performing organization and partner with Electrical Engineering to define a cohesive commodity strategy.

This onsite role reports to the Director of Global Supply Management. Responsibilities include strategic sourcing, supplier relations, contract leadership, and overseeing RFI/RFQ/RFP