Senior Global Supply Manager: Vehicle Sourcing Lead

Rivian; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Insurance benefits (life, medical, etc

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Rivian is seeking a Senior Global Supply Manager to own end-to-end sourcing strategy and lifecycle management for vehicle programs. You will navigate complex projects, lead medium to large spend efforts, and work with Tier 1 suppliers to optimize cost and performance.

Based onsite in Irvine, CA or Plymouth, MI, you will negotiate terms, drive RFI/RFP processes, and mentor cross-functional teams while reporting to the Sr. Group Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering with minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Specific negotiation and technical experience for the assigned commodity; understands cost estimation models.
• Knowledge of Castings, Stampings and Extrusions Tooling and processes; strong SAP familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Concurrently lead projects with medium to large vehicle spend for Body and Battery structures.
• Drive the competitive bid process and lead reviews with leadership oversight.
• Use supply chain systems to support needs and place RFI/RFPs and POs timely.
• Negotiate most commercial terms and LTAs; identify should-cost gaps with some oversight.
• Build and maintain relationships with Tier 1 account and program managers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders on forecasting and costs.

Skills

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Strategic sourcing

Travel coordination

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Basecamp

Cost estimation tools

Job description

Rivian is seeking a Senior Global Supply Manager to own end-to-end sourcing strategy and lifecycle management for vehicle programs. You will navigate complex projects, lead medium to large spend efforts, and work with Tier 1 suppliers to optimize cost and performance.

Based onsite in Irvine, CA or Plymouth, MI, you will negotiate terms, drive RFI/RFP processes, and mentor cross-functional teams while reporting to the Sr. Group Manager.