Strategic Sourcing Program Manager - Cost & Data Analytics

Rivian; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivian is seeking a highly analytical Senior Program Manager to drive strategic initiatives in purchasing and cost optimization in Irvine, CA. You will partner with global supply leaders to craft data-backed negotiation strategies and robust cost estimates.

You will build models, analyze supplier quotes, and develop dashboards to measure savings and spend. The role reports to the Director of Global Supply Management and requires travel 10–25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related quantitative field.
• Automotive domain experience in program management, supply chain, or strategic procurement is preferred.
• Strong data analytics, financial modeling, and cost structure breakdown skills.
• Strategic sourcing knowledge and RFQ/RFP understanding.
• Proficiency with data tools and ERPs; experience with SAP and cost-estimation frameworks.
• Excellent communication, influence, and executive presentation abilities.
• Willingness to travel as needed (10–25%).

Responsibilities

• Strategic Initiative Program Management across high-impact purchasing programs.
• Develop data-driven negotiation strategies using should-cost models.
• Synthesize supplier quotes and benchmark across commodities to manage TCO.
• Build dashboards and analytics to track cost-saving initiatives and spend metrics.
• Align Purchasing, Finance, Cost Engineering, and Vehicle Systems Engineering for initiatives.
• Monitor macro trends and supply market dynamics to mitigate financial risk.
• Present statuses and financial trade-offs to executive leadership.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel/VBA

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Python

AI tools

SAP

Cost estimation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Data Analytics, or related quantitative field

Tools

SAP

Databricks

Glean

Gemini

Claude

Job description

Rivian is seeking a highly analytical Senior Program Manager to drive strategic initiatives in purchasing and cost optimization in Irvine, CA. You will partner with global supply leaders to craft data-backed negotiation strategies and robust cost estimates.

You will build models, analyze supplier quotes, and develop dashboards to measure savings and spend. The role reports to the Director of Global Supply Management and requires travel 10–25%.