Senior Global Supply Manager, IT

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. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

The Rivian Indirect Procurement team is seeking a highly motivated, independent, and exceptional IT Senior Global Supply Manager to support Rivian's mission of bringing innovative products to life. This role is responsible for managing the IT Software category for Product Development, Engineering, and Manufacturing.

The Senior Global Supply Manager (IT Software) will oversee all commercial aspects of new business awards and renewals, present contract award recommendations to senior leadership, negotiate software licensing cost & agreements, and build strong partnerships with both suppliers and internal stakeholders. The role will also be responsible for managing strategic suppliers by establishing and leading quarterly business reviews to ensure ongoing alignment, performance, and value delivery.

This position requires conducting spend analysis, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to assess software performance, and ensuring suppliers meet Rivian's cost, quality, and timeline objectives. The successful candidate will own the end‑to‑end sourcing process, driving both operational excellence and strategic supplier engagement. This role reports to the Manager of IT Software within the Indirect Procurement organization onsite in Irvine, Palo Alto, Plymouth, or Normal.

• Demonstrated subject matter expertise sourcing and managing Software (on‑prem & SaaS) sub‑categories. Previous experience in Hardware, Telecom, and Professional Services is a plus.
• Demonstrated expertise in negotiating software licensing agreements (on‑prem & SaaS) in accordance with industry standards.
• Work closely alongside Stakeholders to meet their technical requirements, execute against set milestones and track sourcing progress.
• Deep understanding of the strategic sourcing (7‑step) process and end‑to‑end Sourcing‑to‑Pay (S2P) best practices.
• Facilitate the strategic sourcing (7‑step) process independently, including prospective supplier identification, RFx execution, capability assessment, comprehensive bid analysis, contract negotiation and execution, etc.
• Ability to operate autonomously to support business stakeholders with new purchases, renewals, software evaluations and amendments against aggressive timelines.
• Ability to support internal stakeholders demonstrating a keen ability to drive detailed project plans while achieving cost savings.
• Conduct in‑depth analysis of supplier quotations and historical spend data, leveraging detailed cost breakdowns to identify pricing trends, cost drivers, and opportunities for optimization.
• Proven experience in leading sourcing projects, developing and implementing sourcing strategies, managing RFx processes, and presenting recommendations, including award nominations and sourcing strategies, to senior leadership for approval.

• Bachelor's degree
• 8+ years of relevant Information Technology (IT) related software licensing experience
• 8+ years of experience performing strategic sourcing, cost analysis, negotiations and contract negotiations in an indirect procurement environment
• Previous ERP systems and purchase order processing experience – Coupa preferred
• Previous Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) system experience – Ironclad preferred
• Able to work independently with little instruction and can adapt to change
• Ability to multi‑task while maintaining attention to details and deadlines
• Able to work well with others in a team environment
• Effective communication skills and customer service approach
• Proactive and solution‑oriented, with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, constantly evolving environment.
• Highly accurate and detail‑oriented