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Senior Purchasing Manager
Electronics Manufacturing Services
Updated on 3/28/2023
Locations
Irvine, CA, USA
Experience Level
Entry
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Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering
  • 5+ years of experience in Contract Manufacturing Management, Supply Chain Material Management, Procurement, and or Commodity Management
  • Working knowledge of electronics product development and manufacturing process
  • 3+ years experience of managing Electronics Manufacturing Services suppliers
  • 3+ years MS Office
Responsibilities
  • Lead RFI/ RFQ/ RFP and strategic sourcing process
  • Develop sourcing strategies by analyzing the supply base, market conditions, and technology roadmaps
  • Lead contractual negotiations with suppliers on NDA's, General Terms & Conditions and Production Supply Agreements
  • Identify potential suppliers, analyze capabilities and develop a sourcing strategy and roadmap for Rivian stakeholders
  • Perform detailed analysis of quote submissions based on cost breakdown form data
  • Influence CM's manufacturing processes, technology decisions, and policies in beneficial and sustainable ways
  • Successfully close complex negotiations including commercial terms, statements of work, capacity supply and pricing
  • Implement CM performance controls to ensure operational excellence
  • Drive and implement cost reductions on prototype and production vehicles through leveraged negotiations to achieve vehicle cost targets
  • Manage supplier relationships and performance through key performance metrics
  • 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 Quality plant audits and technical reviews
Desired Qualifications
  • Good interpersonal and communications skills
  • High level of integrity
  • Analytical skills to ensure both internal and external requests are fulfilled
  • Attention to detail to ensure specifications being requested are received
  • Ability to work independently, multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience with automotive, electronics or software/ hardware suppliers is a plus
Rivian

10,001+ employees

Electric vehicles manufacturer
Automotive
Company Overview
Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. The company believes there is a more responsible way to explore the world and is determined to make the transition to sustainable transportation an exciting one. Rivian designed their emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles to challenge what's possible.
Benefits
  • Ownership for All: We offer every employee the opportunity to own Rivian stock through equity programs, supporting their financial wellness.
  • Mental and Emotional Wellness: We provide employees and their families access to mental wellness platforms and our Employees Assistance Program
  • Fertility and Family Planning: We support diverse family-building journeys, providing employees with benefits such as paid parental leave and financial support for adoption, fertility treatments or surrogacy.
  • Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages driven by mutual investment in our long-term growth and success.
  • Career Development: We enable all employees to own their development. Continuous learning opportunities and tuition reimbursement help drive performance, boost engagement and develop future leaders.
  • Transgender Benefits: In alignment with WPATH guidelines, our 2022 plans provide coverage toward medical, pharmacy and cosmetic needs.
Company Core Values
  • A diverse workforce
  • Embracing active allyship
  • Purpose-driven partnerships
  • Supporting our team