Sr. Program Manager, Procurement

Rivian; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivian is seeking a Senior Program Manager, Procurement to lead and execute supply chain projects across Rivian's EDV, R1, R2, and R3 programs. Based in Palo Alto, you will coordinate across procurement, logistics, engineering, production, and quality control to keep builds on track.

The role demands 3+ years in supply chain with strong leadership, data analysis, and SQL skills. You will drive changes that optimize cost, timing, and risk across Rivian's automotive initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supply chain experience in automotive, aerospace, or manufacturing.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with analytical and communication skills.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities for cross-functional groups.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to navigate ambiguity and complexity.

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time completion of supply chain activities for pre-production and production builds by partnering with cross-functional teams.
• Define, refine, and improve internal ECU/PCBA supply chain systems & processes.
• Uncover and articulate supply chain risks to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Act as the 'voice of supply chain' during changes affecting cost and timing.
• Own data management and reporting across tools (Google Workspace, Excel, SAP, Tableau, Confluence, Jira).
• Manage short-term projects, ad-hoc requests, and tasks as needed.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Data visualization

SQL

Advanced Excel

Project management

Education

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

Tools

Google Workspace

Excel

SAP

Tableau

Confluence

Jira

Databricks

Job description

About Rivian

Rivian is 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

We are seeking a skilled and highly motivated Senior Program Manager, Procurement to oversee and execute supply chain projects within Rivian's consumer vehicle programs, which include the EDV, R1, R2, and R3 product lines. As a Sr. Program Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating cross-functional teams, tracking project timelines, and driving the successful implementation of supply chain initiatives. This role requires excellent self-driven leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to ensure supply chain continuity, processes optimization, and Rivian's overall success on new and existing programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in driving supply chain management, project management, and/or procurement activities in the automotive, aerospace & defense, or advanced manufacturing industries. They will have a proactive mindset towards leveraging new technologies for supply chain project management optimization, be adept at Change Management, and have a natural drive towards achieving objectives while keeping the larger picture in mind. This role is based onsite in Palo Alto, California.

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time completion of supply chain activities in support of pre-production and production builds by partnering with cross-functional teams, including procurement, logistics, engineering, production, and quality control
• Define, refine, and improve internal ECU/PCBA supply chain systems & processes
• Uncover and clearly articulate supply chain risks to senior leadership and internal stakeholders
• Act as the “voice of supply chain” when collaborating with cross-functional teams on the potential impact of engineering and/or content changes on supply chain cost and timing
• Own data management, analysis, and reporting across an array of applications (Google Workspace, Excel, SAP, Tableau, Confluence, Jira, etc.), particularly as it relates to supply chain material and parts procurement, tooling, risk management, and leadership reporting activities
• Manage short-term projects, ad-hoc requests and various tasks in support of business needs on an as-needed basis

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supply chain experience, preferably in the automotive, aerospace, or manufacturing industry
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field that imparts strong analytical and communication skills
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide cross-functional teams
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate through ambiguity and complexity
• Adept at building data visuals to communicate clear and concise messaging to senior- and executive-level audiences
• Advanced Excel capabilities with knowledge on constructing pivot tables, charts, and formulas
• Advanced data analysis skills, including the ability to extract, manipulate, and interpret large datasets to drive supply chain improvements. Exceptional proficiency in SQL and experience with data warehousing and analytics platforms (such as Databricks or similar technologies) is strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, or operations activities for automotive products preferred
• Ability to travel as required to support program implementations and stakeholder engagements

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is $117,200 - $146,500 for Palo Alto, California 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.

Candidate Data Privacy and Technology

Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes ("Candidate Personal Data"). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.

Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.

How We Use AI in Our Hiring Process: To ensure transparency, we want candidates to know that Rivian uses iCIMS Talent Cloud Artificial Intelligence (TCAI) and AI-enabled tools to assist with screening, reviewing, organizing and highlighting profiles and applications that match the key requirements for each role.

AI does not make hiring decisions: Qualified candidate applications are reviewed by a member of our team, and all decisions throughout the process are made by humans. We use AI to support efficiency and consistency, not to replace human judgment. We are committed to a fair, thoughtful, and equitable experience for every candidate.

Participation in AI profile matching is entirely voluntary. If you prefer that your profile not be used in this process, you can opt out at any time. Opting out means your profile will be excluded from automated matching and will not be surfaced for additional roles through this system. Your current application remains active and will not be affected in any way.