Global Supply Strategy Lead — Interiors & Exteriors

Rivian; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Equity awards

Benefits package

Job summary

Rivian in Irvine, CA is seeking a Lead Global Supply Manager to own strategic sourcing, supplier selection, and lifecycle management for our vehicle programs including R1, R2, R3, and EVs. You will lead what matters most, drive cost targets, and manage high-spend projects in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting to the Group Manager in Interiors or Exteriors, you will navigate cross-functional teams, apply negotiation expertise, and build robust supplier relationships while ensuring on-time

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering and a minimum of 6 years of direct procurement experience.
• Domain Expertise: Significant experience managing end-to-end procurement lifecycles; proven ability to drive commodity strategies for next-gen platforms.
• Commodity‑Specific Experience: 6 to 10 years of demonstrated experience managing complex automotive commodity groups, with specialized expertise across interiors, seating and restraints, exteriors, glazing, and closures within a high‑volume manufacturing environment.
• Technical Skills: Expert user of SAP and analytical tools; ability to identify should‑cost opportunities prior to engaging cost estimation groups.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to facilitate productive conversations and gain buy‑in with a clear vision.
• Execution: Proven ability to resolve complex problems involving multiple variables and stakeholders; implements comprehensive risk mitigation.
• Operational Style: Acts instinctively to manage and prioritize complex workloads with little manager input; serves as a cross‑functional advisor.
• Travel Requirements: Ability and willingness to travel as needed based on business needs, expected to average between 10-25 % .

Responsibilities

• Sourcing: Concurrently lead several large projects with medium-high vehicle spend for one of the following commodity teams; Interiors, Seating & Restraints, Exteriors, or Closures. Drive the competitive bid process with little to no leadership direction and lead Director-level communications and reviews.
• Systems & Process: Act as an expert user of supply chain systems to support business needs. Lead the onboarding and training of new team members to procurement systems.
• Technical Understanding: Apply significant experience managing complex assemblies and/or multiple high cost commodities to drive a strategy that supports the next vehicle program. Identify risks proactively to maintain a neutral position for the organization.
• Negotiations: Negotiate most commercial terms with very limited legal involvement. Actively apply creative thinking in negotiations by utilizing non-monetary tradeoffs to achieve Rivian targets.
• Supplier Management: Maintain strong relationships at the supplier Senior Management level. Drive accountability and resolve conflicts with minimal escalation while maintaining a robust understanding of sub-suppliers through raw materials.
• Stakeholder Management: Leverage industry knowledge to build strong internal and external relationships. Proactively communicate valuable information to stakeholders to mitigate risk and enable timely decision‑making.
• Project Management & Risk Mitigation: Lead large-scale projects with autonomy. Proactively identify and mitigate risks through detailed risk mapping and see resolutions through to completion.

Skills

SAP

Analytical tools

Communication

Negotiation

Risk mitigation

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Procurement systems

Job description

Rivian in Irvine, CA is seeking a Lead Global Supply Manager to own strategic sourcing, supplier selection, and lifecycle management for our vehicle programs including R1, R2, R3, and EVs. You will lead what matters most, drive cost targets, and manage high-spend projects in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting to the Group Manager in Interiors or Exteriors, you will navigate cross-functional teams, apply negotiation expertise, and build robust supplier relationships while ensuring on-time