Sr. Manager, Global Supply Management - Semiconductor

Rivian•Palo Alto, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr Manager, Global Supply Managmenent will lead the EE component Purchasing team (Actives, Passives, Discretes) and guide a group of purchasing managers to develop and maintain a strategic, high performing organization. Manage a cohesive commodity strategy in partnership with Electrical Engineering team. This position is based onsite in Palo Alto, California and reports to the Director of Global Supply Management.

Requirements

BA / BS degree in business administration, supply chain, engineering or equivalent (required)
10+ years of experience in Purchasing/ Supply Chain management, including strategic sourcing, contract negotiation and supplier management in semiconductors, automotive, consumer electronics or related industry
5+ years of semiconductor sourcing experience. Strong knowledge of pricing models and industry trends, industry regulations, and best practices
3+ years leading a team of purchasing professionals
Semiconductor technology technical and commercial expertise (required)
Demonstrated ability to identify process issues and drive improvements; good knowledge and experience with SAP or other ERP systems
Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
Highly organized and strategic thinker. Ability to prioritize multiple projects, develop effective plans, coordinate change management, and see projects through to conclusion

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree/MBA with 10+ years of relevant work experience
5+ years of semiconductor sourcing experience
Custom silicon development and production ramp experience
Experience in building high performing strategic purchasing organizations and developing talent into leadership positions

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a strategic vision for sourcing EE components and semiconductors
Build strategic supplier relationships and negotiate key contracts
Lead all aspects of supplier negotiation, including part price, engineering & development expenses, and creation of long term agreements
Oversee RFI/RFQ/RFP and strategic sourcing process and develop procurement strategies, policies, procedures, and systems
Serve as initial point of commercial escalation for commercial issues and claims; efficiently solve problems and make decisions for strategic execution and tactical issues within the relevant portfolio of projects and or processes
Engage and support other functional groups such as engineering, finance and strategy teams on scope of development, product cost, manufacturing technology, delivery and quality
Provide in-depth analysis of total direct material spend to identify opportunities for improvements and strategic initiatives
Recommend solutions to business problems and/or identify opportunities for improvement, and present ideas to senior leadership
Drive success through empowering your team, leading by example and removing roadblocks
Motivate and collaborate within the team and across peer groups, and present concisely and persuasively to executive management