Senior Global Supply Manager: Charging and Adventure Accessories

Rivian • Irvine, CA

89d • $107,800 - $134,800

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. The Rivian Supply Chain team is looking for highly motivated and exceptional Purchasing professionals to bring Rivian's engineered products to life. In this role, the Senior Global Supply Manager will be responsible for sourcing and managing charging products & vehicle accessories related to R1, R2, RAN and Residential Charging. As a Senior Global Supply Manager, you will be responsible for all commercial aspects of the awarding of new business, developing strong supplier relationships, and working side by side with our engineering counterparts to push the envelope of our technical requirements. You will also take the lead in making sure Rivian can meet its cost targets, suppliers deliver to our aggressive timelines, and parts are received at the highest level of quality. In our team, we expect our people to own every aspect of the sourcing process from start to finish and everything in between. This role reports directly to the Senior Manager, Global Supply Management of Charging/Powertrain Purchasing onsite in Irvine, California.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering
• 5+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement, or purchasing experience
• 5+ years of relevant experience and knowledge, both technical and commercial, managing business relationships with large suppliers in an Automotive, Electronics or high-volume manufacturing business
• Strong analytical ability to break down complex problems and data sets to derive meaningful, actionable results
• Comfort in working independently and in teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Ability to understand Engineering and Design direction and provide focused supply-chain solutions accordingly
• Experience with automotive, electronic, or consumer products, and the design and manufacture thereof
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of integrity and desire to own one's role and contributions to the cross-functional team

Responsibilities

• Lead RFI/ RFQ/ RFP and strategic sourcing process
• Develop sourcing strategies by analyzing the supply base, market conditions, and technology roadmaps
• Lead contractual negotiations with suppliers on NDA's, General Terms & Conditions and Production Supply Agreements
• Identify potential suppliers, analyze capabilities and develop a sourcing strategy and roadmap for Rivian stakeholders
• Perform detailed analysis of quote submissions based on cost breakdown form data
• Successfully close complex negotiations including commercial terms, statements of work, capacity supply and pricing
• Drive and implement cost reductions on prototype and production vehicles through leveraged negotiations to achieve vehicle cost targets
• Manage supplier relationships and performance through key performance metrics
• Review Engineering, Design & Development (ED&D) costs with Engineering leads to ensure best-in-class cost is attained
• Manage vehicle budget in collaboration with Rivian Finance team
• Work closely alongside Program Management to support prototype requirements, execute against build milestones and track sourcing progress
• Support Supplier Quality plant audits and technical reviews

Benefits

• Robust supplementary medical/Rx, dental, and vision insurance for employees, their source or domestic partner, and children
• Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers all the premiums

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree