Procurement Program Lead for MSP Vehicle Programs

Rivian-3; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity awards

Health & dental benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Rivian in Irvine, California is seeking a Lead Program Manager to join the Procurement Program Management team. You will coordinate end-to-end procurement program execution across MSP vehicle programs (R2, R3, R3X), overseeing scoping, part sourcing, tooling, ordering, and change management.

Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Procurement Program Management, you will illuminate risks to senior leadership, drive cross-functional collaboration, and lead data and process improvements to scale Rivian’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Expert understanding of the procurement end-to-end lifecycle.
• Ability to resolve complex, multi-variable problems leveraging relationships.
• Travel willingness 5-8%.

Responsibilities

• Own procurement program execution across multiple MSP programs and vehicle BOMs.
• Engage with cross-functional Managers, Directors, and VPs to move business forward.
• Communicate clearly to gain buy-in and resolve conflicts with minimal escalation.
• Build and maintain AI-ready procurement data and program reporting.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risk in ambiguous situations; solve multi-stakeholder problems.
• Lead continuous improvement and special procurement initiatives using systems thinking.

Skills

Procurement lifecycle

Program management

Stakeholder management

Data & reporting

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering

Tools

Data analytics

Job description

Rivian in Irvine, California is seeking a Lead Program Manager to join the Procurement Program Management team. You will coordinate end-to-end procurement program execution across MSP vehicle programs (R2, R3, R3X), overseeing scoping, part sourcing, tooling, ordering, and change management.

Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Procurement Program Management, you will illuminate risks to senior leadership, drive cross-functional collaboration, and lead data and process improvements to scale Rivian’s