Senior Global Supply Manager, Powertrain & Vehicle Programs

Rivian; Plymouth Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 99,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rivian Supply Chain team is seeking a Senior Global Supply Manager to own end-to-end sourcing strategy for vehicle programs. This role is a key individual contributor responsible for lifecycle management, negotiating commercial terms, and protecting Rivian's financial and production interests.

Based onsite in Plymouth, Michigan or Irvine, California, you will lead supplier relationships with Tier 1 partners, manage cross-functional stakeholders, and drive cost optimization across powertrain

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering with 3+ years of procurement experience.
• Automotive industry experience and cost estimation knowledge to identify risk.
• Deep sourcing experience in powertrain commodities; understanding manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead powertrain sourcing projects with medium to large spend.
• Drive the competitive bid process and lead manager-level reviews.
• Use supply chain systems to place RFIs/RFPs and purchase orders.
• Identify system functionality improvements to speed procurement.
• Negotiate most commercial terms and LTAs with some legal involvement.
• Maintain relationships with Tier 1 suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to forecast costs and plans.
• Lead small projects with autonomy and manage risks.

Skills

Negotiation

Powertrain knowledge

Cost estimation

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Basecamp

Job description

The Rivian Supply Chain team is seeking a Senior Global Supply Manager to own end-to-end sourcing strategy for vehicle programs. This role is a key individual contributor responsible for lifecycle management, negotiating commercial terms, and protecting Rivian's financial and production interests.

Based onsite in Plymouth, Michigan or Irvine, California, you will lead supplier relationships with Tier 1 partners, manage cross-functional stakeholders, and drive cost optimization across powertrain