Sr Program Manager, Procurement Strategy

Rivian; California, Irvine (MO, CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Sr Program Manager specializing in Procurement Strategy and Risk Management. This role involves developing standards and tools for sourcing, leading large-scale implementations, and collaborating with diverse teams to enhance supply chain efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in analytics and project management, with a passion for problem-solving in a fast-paced environment. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to creating sustainable solutions and making a positive impact in the automotive industry.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Supply Chain or Procurement.
• Strong background in analytics and system improvements.

Responsibilities

• Launch advanced supply chain risk applications.
• Lead validation of tier mapping analytics using AI data.
• Define and execute enhancement roadmap for analytics tools.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Procurement

Analytics

Project Management

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

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

As a Sr Program Manager, Procurement specializing in Strategy and Risk Management, you will support our purchasing teams in our current and future supply chain strategy. Your role will be focused on developing the standards, tools and processes to help define our approach to sourcing. You will also be responsible for large scale implementations, including events, system rollouts, and analytics developments. You will interact with a wide range of stakeholders including Procurement, Risk, Engineering, Planning, Strategy and Finance. This position is based onsite in Palo Alto, CA or Irvine, CA.

Responsibilities

• Launch an advanced toolset of supply chain risk applications, aimed at de-risking supply chain, supporting tariff mitigations, and exposing potential savings opportunities.
• Lead the validation of tier mapping analytics, leveraging AI data to prioritize and confirm supplier sources
• Support teams in the preparation of Category Strategies, advising on standard toolsets and applications to drive more advanced studies
• Define and execute the enhancement roadmap for analytics tools designed to help improve sourcing decision making
• Lead the defining of part and supplier data characterization, helping to improve how we understand our current supply chain

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required preferably Business, Supply Chain or Engineering related field.
• 4+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, or related fields required
• Strong background in analytics and management of system improvements preferred.
• Experience working in automotive industry and or relevant manufacturing environments preferred
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Excellent problem solving and solutioning skills, including bringing diverse stakeholders together to drive for cross functional alignment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment is a bonus.

Pay Disclosure

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Irvine, CA-Area Based Applicants: $98,500 - $123,100 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for Bay-Area, CA-Based Applicants: $107,000 - $133,800 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.

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.

Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [e-mail].

Candidate Data Privacy

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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.

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