Lead Procurement Program Manager

Rivian•Irvine, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Rivian’s Procurement Program Management team is seeking a Lead Program Manager to support its Mid-Sized Platform (MSP) vehicle programs: R2, R3, and R3X. The role coordinates end-to-end Procurement program execution across MSP programs, including program scoping, part sourcing, part tooling, part ordering, and change management. The position identifies and communicates program risks to senior leadership, addresses cross-functional bottlenecks at the leadership level, and develops AI-ready data and process improvements to help programs scale. The role is based onsite in Irvine, California, and reports to the Sr. Manager of Procurement Program Management for MSP programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
Expert-level understanding of the end-to-end procurement lifecycle, including the ability to inform senior leadership on strategy and risk.
Ability to resolve complex, multi-variable problems by leveraging newly developed relationships and proactively identifying opportunities for improvement.
Ability to operate with minimal manager input and instinctively manage and prioritize a complex workload.
Ability and willingness to travel as needed based on business needs, averaging 5–8%.

Responsibilities

Own Procurement program execution across multiple programs and vehicle bills of materials, with dotted-line reporting to Rivian’s Vehicle Line leadership team.
Engage daily with cross-functional Managers, Directors, and VPs, building relationships that support challenging conversations and business progress.
Communicate across diverse groups, gain buy-in on a clear vision, and resolve conflict with minimal escalation.
Build and maintain robust, AI-ready Procurement data and program reporting that drive progress.
Proactively identify and mitigate risk in ambiguous situations and independently resolve complex, multi-stakeholder problems.
Optimize recurring processes and lead special Procurement initiatives, including cost reduction programs, supplier localization efforts, and program content change requests.