Lead Program Manager - Global Purchasing Strategy

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

Job summary

Rivian in Irvine, California is seeking a highly analytical and results-driven Lead Program Manager to drive strategic purchasing initiatives, cross-commodity data analysis, and financial optimization for the Global Supply Management team.

You will translate complex supplier quotes into cost models, develop data-backed negotiation strategies, and present insights to executive leadership, directly impacting Rivian's bottom line and supplier strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, SCM, Economics or Data Analytics.
• 6+ years in automotive program management or strategic procurement.
• Strong data analytics, financial modeling, cost structure breakdown.
• Knowledge of RFQ/RFP processes and commercial negotiation.
• Proficiency with Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL or Python.
• Experience with SAP or ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-impact cross-functional initiatives reporting to Purchasing Director.
• Develop cost estimates and CBDs; analyze supplier quotes.
• Create negotiation strategies using should-cost modeling.
• Standardize RFQ data analysis and benchmark proposals.
• Build dashboards and data tools to track spend and cost-saving initiatives.
• Present updates to executive leadership.
• Monitor macro trends and mitigate financial risks.

Skills

Data analytics

Financial modeling

Negotiation insights

Executive storytelling

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Data Analytics

Tools

Excel/VBA

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Python

SAP

Databricks

Gemini

Claude

Glean

Job description

Rivian in Irvine, California is seeking a highly analytical and results-driven Lead Program Manager to drive strategic purchasing initiatives, cross-commodity data analysis, and financial optimization for the Global Supply Management team.

You will translate complex supplier quotes into cost models, develop data-backed negotiation strategies, and present insights to executive leadership, directly impacting Rivian's bottom line and supplier strategy.