Senior Global Supply Manager, CapEx - Controls and Metrology

Role Summary

Lead technical sourcing, commercial development, and industrialization of Rivian In-house Manufacturing Supply Chain for Controls and Metrology, increasing internal manufacturing capabilities through smart, effective capex strategy creation and execution. As a Senior Global Supply Manager, you will be responsible for all commercial aspects of the awarding of new business, developing strong supplier relationships, collaborating with legal and working side by side with our engineering counterparts to push the envelope of our technical requirements.

You will also take the lead in ensuring Rivian can meet its cost targets and suppliers deliver on aggressive timelines. This role reports to the Senior Manager of Global Supply Management within the Capital Equipment Supply Chain group. The position will be based out of Atlanta (Social Circle), GA;
Plymouth, MI;
Irvine, CA; or Normal, IL.

• Managing industrial automation controls hardware and software, and quality equipment utilizing supplier development, strategic development and negotiation.
• Identify technologies, suppliers, assess capabilities, and create sourcing plans with Rivian stakeholders.
• Build and maintain a unique understanding of supply base, market conditions, and technology roadmaps.
• Lead strategic sourcing events, supplier interfacing, and dispute resolution of complex manufacturing issues.
• Steer contractual negotiations with suppliers, executing Purchase Agreements and Statements of Work.
• Support 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-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 with Program Management to support program requirements, ensure adherence to build performance milestones and track progress.
• Communicate directly with senior leadership 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 investment roadmaps.
• Expand and support planning of Rivian’s global Cap Ex supplier footprint.

• Bachelor’s and/or advanced degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business.
• 2-4 years of technical sourcing, capital project procurement experience or similar Controls hardware and/or software experience is highly preferred.
• 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.
• Analytical 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.
• Proficiency in multiple languages is a bonus.

The salary range for this role is $98,500 - $123,100 for Atlanta, Georgia;
Plymouth, Michigan; and Normal, Illinois based applicants and $107,800 - $134,800 for Irvine, California based applicants. The range reflects the range we believe we would pay for this role at the time of posting. An employee’s position within the range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.

The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards.

• Paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance,…