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Rivian

Makes electric pickups, SUVs and delivery vans

Senior Manager - Global Supply Management, Semiconductor

Procurement & SourcingUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timePalo Alto, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A BA or BS degree in business administration, supply chain, engineering, or equivalent is required.
  • At least 10 years of experience in purchasing or supply chain management, including strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier management in semiconductors, automotive, consumer electronics, or a related industry.
  • At least 5 years of semiconductor sourcing experience, with strong knowledge of pricing models, industry trends, industry regulations, and best practices.
  • At least 3 years of experience leading a team of purchasing professionals.
  • Semiconductor technology technical and commercial expertise is required.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify process issues and drive improvements, with good knowledge and experience using SAP or other ERP systems.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple projects, develop effective plans, coordinate change management, and see projects through to conclusion.

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 and development expenses, and creation of long-term agreements.
  • Oversee RFI/RFQ/RFP and strategic sourcing processes, and develop procurement strategies, policies, procedures, and systems.
  • Serve as the initial point of commercial escalation for commercial issues and claims; solve problems and make decisions for strategic execution and tactical issues within the relevant portfolio of projects or processes.
  • Engage and support other functional groups, including engineering, finance, and strategy teams, on development scope, product cost, manufacturing technology, delivery, and quality.
  • Provide in-depth analysis of total direct material spend to identify improvement opportunities and strategic initiatives.
  • Recommend solutions to business problems or identify opportunities for improvement, and present ideas to senior leadership.
  • Empower the team, lead by example, and remove roadblocks.
  • Motivate and collaborate within the team and across peer groups, and present concisely and persuasively to executive management.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree or MBA with at least 10 years of relevant work experience.
  • At least 5 years of semiconductor sourcing experience.
  • Custom silicon development and production ramp experience.
  • Experience building high-performing strategic purchasing organizations and developing talent into leadership positions.

About the Company

Rivian

Makes electric pickups, SUVs and delivery vans

Rivian designs and builds electric pickup trucks, SUVs, and delivery vans, pairing off-road ability with electronics and software it develops itself. In 2021, its R1T became the first fully electric pickup truck on the US consumer market, ahead of larger rivals such as Ford and Tesla. It makes the R1T pickup, the R1S and R2 SUVs, and commercial vans in Normal, Illinois, and sells them directly online and in its own stores rather than through dealers. Its vehicles run on Rivian's own software, which gains features through updates sent over the internet, and most revenue comes from vehicle sales, with service and optional software adding more. Rivian was founded in 2009 and is based in Irvine, California.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Irvine, CA
Founded
2009

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