Senior Global Supply Manager, CapEx - Drive Unit

Rivian • Palo Alto, CA

4h

About The Position

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

Lead technical sourcing, commercial development, and industrialization of Rivian In-house Manufacturing Supply
Chain, increasing internal manufacturing capabilities through smart, effective capex strategy creation and
execution. This position is based in Irvine, CA or Palo Alto, CA and reports to the Senior Manager of Global Supply Chain Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s and/or Advanced degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business.
• 2-5 years of technical sourcing, capital project procurement experience or similar.
• Managed commercial relationships in an Automotive, Electronics or a similar high-volume manufacturing business.
• Strong understanding of the technology and supplier landscape in automotive manufacturing and industrialization.4Analytical skills, technical literacy, and attention to detail required to solve complex cross-functional issues.
• Good interpersonal and communications skills, high level of integrity and emotional IQ.
• Experience working and managing projects globally, and flexibility to travel.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in multiple languages a bonus

Responsibilities

• Managing industrial automation/equipment supplier development and strategic relationships:
• Identify technologies, suppliers, assess capabilities, and create sourcing plans with Rivian stakeholders.
• Build and maintain unique understanding of supply base, market conditions, and technology roadmaps.
• Lead strategic sourcing events, supplier interfacing, as well as dispute resolutions of complex manufacturing issues.
• Steer contractual negotiations with suppliers executing Purchase Agreements and Statement of Works.
• Support in timely and efficient Capex design, execution, and life cycle sustaining of new factories and equipment projects with manufacturing engineering partners and key cross-functional teams:
• Drive cost and commercial value negotiations with detailed data and specific content-based analysis.
• Manage supplier and tiered supplier performance using first principles approach and key performance metrics.
• Monitor capex spend forecast (totals and timing) and risk with Rivian Finance team, including internal guidance to improve.
• Work closely alongside Program Management to support program requirements, ensure adherence to build performance milestones and track progress.
• Communicate directly with senior leadership team on key strategic supplier and technology-based decisions:
• Create should-cost models to build program budgets with cross-functional teams.
• Drive commercial and business decisions with leadership, including establishing technology invesments roadmaps
• Expand and support planning of Rivian’s global CapEx supplier footprint.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level