Senior Global Supply Manager — Vehicle Programs Sourcing

Rivian; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivian is seeking a Senior Global Supply Manager in California to lead end-to-end sourcing strategy for vehicle programs. This onsite role, located in Irvine, CA, involves negotiating terms, managing Tier 1 supplier relationships, and guiding cross-functional teams through multi-generational vehicle strategies.

Responsibilities include leading commodity strategies for Interiors, Seating & Restraints, Exteriors & Lighting, or Closures; leveraging SAP and Basecamp for RFI/RFPs and POs; and driving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering and a minimum of 3 years of direct procurement experience.
• Proven negotiation and supplier-management experience in technical manufacturing environments.
• Experience using SAP and cost-estimation tools to identify cost savings.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing: concurrently lead projects with medium to large vehicle spend for one of the commodity teams (Interiors, Seating & Restraints, Exteriors & Lighting, or Closures).
• Systems & Process: use supply chain systems to place RFI/RFPs and POs timely; provide feedback to improve functionality.
• Technical Understanding: lead supplier prospecting and drive a commodity strategy supporting the vehicle program.
• Negotiations: negotiate most terms and LTAs with some legal involvement; use should-cost analyses to close gaps.
• Supplier Management: build and maintain relationships with Tier 1 account and program managers.
• Stakeholder Management: collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage expectations.
• Project Management & Risk Mitigation: lead small projects and mitigate low-complexity risks.
• Travel Requirements: travel 10-25% as needed.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing strategy

Negotiation

Supplier relationship mgmt

Cost estimation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Data systems

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Basecamp

Job description

Rivian is seeking a Senior Global Supply Manager in California to lead end-to-end sourcing strategy for vehicle programs. This onsite role, located in Irvine, CA, involves negotiating terms, managing Tier 1 supplier relationships, and guiding cross-functional teams through multi-generational vehicle strategies.

Responsibilities include leading commodity strategies for Interiors, Seating & Restraints, Exteriors & Lighting, or Closures; leveraging SAP and Basecamp for RFI/RFPs and POs; and driving