Global Supply Strategy Lead for Vehicle Programs

Rivian; Irvine (CA); Vor Ort; USD 138.000 - 172.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Rivian is seeking a Lead Global Supply Manager in Irvine, CA to lead strategic sourcing, supplier selection, and lifecycle management for vehicle programs. You will manage large projects, optimize drive unit procurement strategies, and partner with cross-functional leadership to meet aggressive cost targets while mitigating production risks.

Based onsite in Irvine, you will negotiate terms, manage supplier relationships at senior levels, and drive risk mapping and resolution for next-gen Rivian

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering with at least 6 years of relevant experience.
• Significant experience managing end-to-end procurement lifecycles and commodity strategies for next-gen platforms.
• Expert user of SAP and analytical tools; identify should-cost opportunities prior to cost estimation.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders.
• Proven problem-solving ability across complex, multi-variable projects; strong risk mitigation.
• Fast, autonomous executor capable of handling high-workload, cross-functional advisory roles.

Aufgaben

• Lead several large projects with medium-high vehicle spend and drive the competitive bid process.
• Act as expert user of supply chain systems and onboard/train new procurement team members.
• Develop drive unit commodity strategy and proactively identify risks to maintain neutrality.
• Negotiate terms with limited legal involvement and apply non-monetary trade-offs to hit targets.
• Maintain relationships with supplier senior management and manage sub-suppliers risk.
• Communicate with stakeholders to mitigate risk and enable timely decisions.
• Lead large-scale projects with autonomy and map/resolve risks to completion.

Kenntnisse

End-to-end procurement

Commodity strategies

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Risk mitigation

Cross-functional collaboration

Ausbildung

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

Tools

SAP

Analytical tools

Jobbeschreibung

Rivian is seeking a Lead Global Supply Manager in Irvine, CA to lead strategic sourcing, supplier selection, and lifecycle management for vehicle programs. You will manage large projects, optimize drive unit procurement strategies, and partner with cross-functional leadership to meet aggressive cost targets while mitigating production risks.

Based onsite in Irvine, you will negotiate terms, manage supplier relationships at senior levels, and drive risk mapping and resolution for next-gen Rivian