Senior Manager, Global Supply Management - Powertrain

Rivian•Irvine, CA

6d•Onsite

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. As a Senior Manager, Global Supply Management, you will lead a high-performing procurement team responsible for the end-to-end strategic sourcing of Rivian’s powertrain systems and components (e.g., drive units, motors, drive shafts etc). You will blend people leadership with commercial execution—driving global supplier strategies, negotiating high-stakes contracts, and partnering with Engineering to meet aggressive vehicle cost, quality, and production milestones. This position is based onsite in Irvine, California and reports to the Director of Global Supply Management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field) or equivalent practical experience is required; a Master's degree (MBA or MS) is preferred.
10+ years of purchasing, procurement, or commodity management experience within the automotive powertrain, propulsion, or heavy industrial manufacturing industry.
Minimum 3+ years of dedicated experience directly managing and leading a team of purchasing professionals in a fast-paced environment.
Working knowledge of powertrain product development, advanced manufacturing processes (e.g. forging, casting, machining, rotor & stator assembly etc), and core automotive PPAP requirements.
Proven track record of leading high-stakes commercial negotiations for high-value mechanical/electromechanical assemblies and raw materials.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to mentor staff, build cross-functional alignment, and influence executive-level stakeholders.
Ability to translate high-level corporate goals into actionable commodity strategies for the team.
Strong analytical, data-driven problem-solving skills for complex quote leveling and financial forecasting, maintained at the highest level of professional integrity.
Ability to thrive as a leader in a rapidly evolving environment, multi-tasking effectively while maintaining strict attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Experience working directly with Tier 1 automotive powertrain suppliers or electric vehicle (EV) propulsion technology is a highly desirable

Responsibilities

Build, manage, and develop a high-performing team of procurement professionals, setting clear performance goals and aligning resources with corporate milestones.
Oversee the end-to-end RFI/RFQ/RFP process and develop long-term, global sourcing strategies for powertrain components (e.g., drive units, motors, castings, thermal management).
Lead your team through complex negotiations for high-value contracts, Production Supply Agreements, and raw material index tooling to secure best-in-class commercial terms.
Own the powertrain vehicle budget in collaboration with Finance, driving aggressive cost-reduction initiatives to achieve vehicle margin targets.
Partner closely with Powertrain Engineering, Program Management, and Supplier Quality to ensure design-for-manufacturability, meet vehicle build milestones, and maintain strict quality standards.