Senior Manager, Global Supply Management - Semiconductor

Rivian; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivian seeks a Senior Manager, Global Supply Management in Palo Alto to lead the EE component Purchasing team and guide managers to build a strategic, high performing organization. The role partners with Electrical Engineering to shape a cohesive commodity strategy and drives supplier relationships, cost improvements and long-term contracts.

You will oversee sourcing processes, negotiate complex agreements, and collaborate with finance, strategy, and engineering on cost, delivery and quality

Qualifications

• BA / BS degree in business administration, supply chain, engineering or equivalent (required).
• 10+ years of experience in Purchasing/ Supply Chain management, including strategic sourcing, contract negotiation and supplier management in semiconductors, automotive, consumer electronics or related industry.
• 5+ years of semiconductor sourcing experience. Strong knowledge of pricing models and industry trends, industry regulations, and best practices
• 3+ years leading a team of purchasing professionals
• Semiconductor technology technical and commercial expertise (required)
• Demonstrated ability to identify process issues and drive improvements; good knowledge and experience with SAP or other ERP systems
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly organized and strategic thinker. Ability to prioritize multiple projects, develop effective plans, coordinate change management, and see projects through to conclusion

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic vision for sourcing EE components and semiconductors
• Build strategic supplier relationships and negotiate key contracts
• Lead all aspects of supplier negotiation, including part price, engineering & development expenses, and creation of long term agreements
• Oversee RFI/RFQ/RFP and strategic sourcing process and develop procurement strategies, policies, procedures, and systems
• Serve as initial point of commercial escalation for commercial issues and claims; efficiently solve problems and make decisions for strategic execution and tactical issues within the relevant portfolio of projects and or processes
• Engage and support other functional groups such as engineering, finance and strategy teams on scope of development, product cost, manufacturing technology, delivery and quality
• Provide in-depth analysis of total direct material spend to identify opportunities for improvements and strategic initiatives
• Recommend solutions to business problems and/or identify opportunities for improvement, and present ideas to senior leadership
• Drive success through empowering your team, leading by example and removing roadblocks
• Motivate and collaborate within the team and across peer groups, and present concisely and persuasively to executive management

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Leadership

SAP/ERP

Analytical skills

Communication

Organization

Education

BA/BS in Business Administration or Engineering

Master’s degree/MBA

Tools

SAP or ERP systems

Job description

The Senior Manager, Global Supply Managmenent will lead the EE component Purchasing team (Actives, Passives, Discretes) and guide a group of purchasing managers to develop and maintain a strategic, high performing organization. Manage a cohesive commodity strategy in partnership with Electrical Engineering team. This position is based onsite in Palo Alto, California and reports to the Director of Global Supply Management.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a strategic vision for sourcing EE components and semiconductors
• Build strategic supplier relationships and negotiate key contracts
• Lead all aspects of supplier negotiation, including part price, engineering & development expenses, and creation of long term agreements
• Oversee RFI/RFQ/RFP and strategic sourcing process and develop procurement strategies, policies, procedures, and systems
• Serve as initial point of commercial escalation for commercial issues and claims; efficiently solve problems and make decisions for strategic execution and tactical issues within the relevant portfolio of projects and or processes
• Engage and support other functional groups such as engineering, finance and strategy teams on scope of development, product cost, manufacturing technology, delivery and quality
• Provide in-depth analysis of total direct material spend to identify opportunities for improvements and strategic initiatives
• Recommend solutions to business problems and/or identify opportunities for improvement, and present ideas to senior leadership
• Drive success through empowering your team, leading by example and removing roadblocks
• Motivate and collaborate within the team and across peer groups, and present concisely and persuasively to executive management

Qualifications:

• BA / BS degree in business administration, supply chain, engineering or equivalent (required)
• 10+ years of experience in Purchasing/ Supply Chain management, including strategic sourcing, contract negotiation and supplier management in semiconductors, automotive, consumer electronics or related industry
• 5+ years of semiconductor sourcing experience. Strong knowledge of pricing models and industry trends, industry regulations, and best practices
• 3+ years leading a team of purchasing professionals
• Semiconductor technology technical and commercial expertise (required)
• Demonstrated ability to identify process issues and drive improvements; good knowledge and experience with SAP or other ERP systems
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly organized and strategic thinker. Ability to prioritize multiple projects, develop effective plans, coordinate change management, and see projects through to conclusion

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree/MBA with 10+ years of relevant work experience
• 5+ years of semiconductor sourcing experience
• Custom silicon development and production ramp experience
• Experience in building high performing strategic purchasing organizations and developing talent into leadership positions