Senior Global Supply Manager - Wire Harness

Rivian; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivian in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Global Supply Manager to lead end-to-end sourcing strategy for vehicle programs, negotiating terms, and managing supplier relationships to protect Rivian’s financial and production interests.

The role emphasizes project management, cross-functional collaboration, and driving cost efficiency across Power Distribution commodities within a multi-generational vehicle strategy. This onsite position reports to the Senior Manager, Global Supply Management.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree and minimum 3 years direct procurement experience.
• Domain Expertise: Negotiation and technical experience for the assigned commodity; automotive background preferred and knowledge of cost estimation models.
• Commodity-Specific Experience: Experience sourcing Power Distribution commodities and related components.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in SAP and Basecamp; able to use cost estimating outputs to close should-cost gaps.
• Communication: Professional interpersonal and presentation skills; able to defuse conflicts and provide feedback.
• Execution: Ability to work on problems of diverse scope with good judgment.
• Operational Style: Comfortable with general instructions and independent day-to-day work.
• Travel Requirements: Willing to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing projects for Power Distribution commodities with medium to large spend; drive competitive bid processes.
• Use supply chain systems to place RFI/RFPs and purchase orders accurately; improve system functionality.
• Lead supplier prospecting and develop commodity strategies; monitor market landscapes to mitigate risks.
• Negotiate most commercial terms and LTAs; close cost gaps using cost estimates with some oversight.
• Build and maintain relationships with Tier 1 account and program managers; understand sub-supplier footprint.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders; provide forecasting and cost inputs for long-term plans.
• Lead small projects with autonomy; identify and resolve low-complexity risks promptly.

Skills

Sourcing

Systems & Process

Technical Understanding

Negotiations

Supplier Management

Stakeholder Management

Project Management & Risk Mitigation

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Basecamp

Job description

About Rivian

Rivianis on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.

As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

Role Summary

The Rivian Supply Chain team is looking for highly motivated and exceptional purchasing professionals to bring Rivian’s engineered products to life. As a Senior Global Supply Manager, you will serve as a key individual contributor responsible for the end-to-end sourcing strategy and lifecycle management for our vehicle programs. You will navigate complex sourcing projects, concurrently leading efforts with medium to large spend while supporting the execution of multi-generational vehicle strategies.

In this role, you will drive the competitive bid process with moderate leadership oversight, proactively identifying system efficiencies and refining enterprise functionality to improve procurement speed and accuracy. You are expected to negotiate most commercial terms of a contract, close cost gaps using industry intelligence, and maintain strong relationships with Tier 1 suppliers to protect Rivian’s financial and production interests.

This position is based onsite in Irvine, California and reports to the Senior Manager, Global Supply Managment.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing: Concurrently lead projects with medium to large vehicle spend for Power Distribution commodities (wire harnesses & wire harness subcomponents), supporting the execution of a multi-generational vehicle strategy. Drive the competitive bid process and lead manager-level reviews with leadership oversight.


• Systems & Process: Effectively use supply chain systems to support business needs, including placing RFI/RFPs and purchase orders timely and accurately. Proactively identify and provide feedback on system functionality to drive process improvement.


• Technical Understanding: Lead supplier prospecting and drive a commodity strategy that supports the vehicle program. Monitor economic, political, and technology landscapes with some direction to prevent risks.


• Negotiations: Negotiate most commercial terms and LTAs with some legal involvement. Use cost estimating outputs to close \"should cost\" gaps and identify areas of opportunity or risk with some leadership oversight.


• Supplier Management: Build and maintain relationships with Tier 1 account and program managers. Maintain a basic understanding of the sub-supplier footprint and raw material drivers for your assigned commodity.


• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders while managing expectations. Inform appropriate teams to provide detailed forecasting and costs that support long-term plans.


• Project Management & Risk Mitigation: Lead small-scale projects with autonomy and limited management support. Identify and mitigate low-complexity risks in a timely manner and provide proposals for resolution.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering and a minimum of 3 years of direct procurement experience.


• Domain Expertise: Specific negotiation and technical experience for the assigned commodity, with automotive industry experience preferred, along with an understanding of cost estimation models to identify risk.


• Commodity-Specific Experience: Experience sourcing Power Distribution commodities (wire harnesses harness & wire harness subcomponents) is preferred.


• Technical Skills: Proficient in SAP, Basecamp, and using cost estimating outputs to close should-cost gaps.


• Communication: Professional interpersonal and presentation skills; ability to defuse conflicts and provide feedback to peers.


• Execution: Ability to work on problems of diverse scope, evaluating identifiable factors to find solutions and exercising good judgment.


• Operational Style: Comfortable receiving general instructions on new assignments and managing day-to-day work with independence.


• Travel Requirements: Ability and willingness to travel as needed based on business needs.

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is $107,800 - $134,800 for Irvine, CA based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.

The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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