Strategic Global Capex Sourcing Manager

Rivian Automotive; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivian Automotive in Atlanta, GA; Social Circle, GA; Normal, IL; Plymouth, MI; Irvine, CA seeks a Senior Global Supply Manager to own end-to-end CapEx sourcing and lifecycle management. Lead competitive bids, negotiate contracts, and partner with Tier 1 suppliers to protect Rivian's financial and production interests.

Based onsite with 20–30% travel, you will drive category strategies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor new team members while delivering value across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in creating commodity strategies and navigating economic/political factors.
• CapEx or technical sourcing experience in battery, automotive or electronics; supplier management; manufacturing/factory experience.
• Proficient in SAP, Basecamp, and cost estimation models.
• Strong communication to defuse conflicts and provide clear feedback to peers.
• Ability to independently implement solutions and prioritize tasks to meet milestones.
• Operates with moderate autonomy and manages projects with periodic guidance.
• Travel of 20-30% depending on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing strategy for CapEx projects.
• Utilize supply chain systems to support business needs and onboard new team members.
• Lead supplier prospecting and develop category strategies.
• Negotiate most terms with some leadership oversight; close 'should-cost' gaps.
• Maintain understanding of Tier 1 footprints and sub-tiers; optimize contract timing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders for forecasting and costs.
• Lead small projects with autonomy and mitigate low-complexity risks.
• Translate data into executive-ready analyses.

Skills

Commodity strategies

Cost estimation

Communication

Execution

Autonomy

Travel flexibility

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Basecamp

Job description

Rivian Automotive in Atlanta, GA; Social Circle, GA; Normal, IL; Plymouth, MI; Irvine, CA seeks a Senior Global Supply Manager to own end-to-end CapEx sourcing and lifecycle management. Lead competitive bids, negotiate contracts, and partner with Tier 1 suppliers to protect Rivian's financial and production interests.

Based onsite with 20–30% travel, you will drive category strategies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor new team members while delivering value across