Senior Global Supply Manager - Drive Unit

About Rivian

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.

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 is an experienced, autonomous individual contributor responsible for sourcing strategy, supplier selection, and part management for R1T, R1S, R2, R3 and Electric Delivery Vehicles. The position reports to the Senior Manager of Global Supply Management within the Supply Chain Organization and is located onsite in Irvine, CA.

• Support the development of sourcing strategies by analyzing the supply base, market conditions, and technology roadmaps.
• Identify potential suppliers, analyze capabilities, develop a sourcing approach and roadmaps for Rivian stakeholders.
• Craft sourcing recommendations and present to executive cross‑functional leadership.
• Support contractual negotiations with suppliers on NDA’s, General Terms & Conditions and Production Supply Agreements, and RFQ responses.
• Perform detailed comparative analyses of supplier quote submissions and cost breakdowns.
• Collaborate with internal Cost Estimating partners to build should‑cost analysis to negotiate most competitive market pricing.
• Drive and implement cost reductions on prototype and production vehicles through leveraged negotiations to achieve vehicle cost targets.
• Manage strong supplier relationships while maintaining accountability for world‑class operations utilizing key performance metrics.
• Kickoff purchase orders for production and prototype tooling, engineering, parts and other supplier related costs while maintaining budget throughout program life.
• 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 Development/Quality plant audits and technical reviews.
• Maintain internal systems to assure pricing and roadmaps are always up to date.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering.
• 5+ years of strategic sourcing, procurement, or purchasing experience.
• Negotiation experience specific to automotive electric Drive Unit commodities.
• SAP experience.
• Proficient interpersonal, presentation, and communications skills.
• Meticulous analytical skills and ability to manage large amounts of complex supplier quote data accurately.
• Attention to detail to ensure specifications are requested and received correctly.
• High level of integrity and desire to own one’s role and contributions to the cross‑functional team.

The salary range for this role is $107,800 - $134,800 for Irvine, CA based applicants. The range is based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs. Eligible candidates may also receive an 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. Benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits such as life, medical, dental, vision, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability insurance. Employees may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if they meet eligibility requirements.

Full‑time coverage is effective on the first day of employment; part‑time coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.

Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, disability, marital status, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities.

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