ROLE SUMMARY

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 Group Manager of Purchasing will be responsible for sourcing and managing parts that make up the building blocks of the R1T, R1S, and Electric Delivery Vehicles. As a Director, you will be responsible for all commercial aspects of the awarding of new business, developing strong supplier relationships, and working side by side with our engineering counterparts to push the envelope of our technical requirements. You will also take the lead in making sure Rivian can meet its cost targets, suppliers deliver to our aggressive timelines, and parts are received at the highest level of quality. In our team, we expect our people to own every aspect of the sourcing process from start to finish and everything in between. The opening is located at our Irvine, CA facility and reports directly to the Senior Group Manager of the Purchasing team within the Vehicle Team of Supply Chain Organization

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Development of procurement strategy, policies, procedures, and systems in support of all Structural commodities, including Raw Materials, Body Structures, Closures, and Battery Enclosure.
• Oversee RFI/RFQ/RFP and strategic sourcing process for all Structural direct material requirements across Rivian, including all Vehicles
• Lead all aspects of supplier negotiation, including part price, tooling expenditure, engineering & development expenses, and creation of Long-Term Agreements
• Engage and support other functional groups on scope development, product cost, manufacturing technology, delivery, and quality
• Provide in-depth analysis of total direct material spend data to identify opportunities for short-term improvements and strategic initiatives
• Recommend solutions to business problems and present ideas to senior leadership
• Recruit, build and develop a strategic, high-performing Purchasing team in support of Rivian’s portfolio of products
• Drive success through empowering your team, leading by example and removing roadblocks
• Communicate clearly to internal and external stakeholders, remaining composed under pressure while adapting to a dynamic work environment
• Support business planning initiatives and milestone attainment
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers, acting as the lead for all commercial issues

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of relevant Structures-related work experience
• 7+ years of Purchasing/Supply Chain management, including strategic sourcing, contract negotiation and supplier management experience
• 5+ years of experience in Purchasing/ Supply Chain management, including strategic sourcing, contract negotiation and supplier management in the mining, minerals, chemicals, resource exploration industries 
• 5+ years’ experience in leading and managing sourcing projects that support cross-functional internal organizations
• 3+ years performing spend analysis while managing the entire RFI/RFQ/RFP process
• 3+ years of Raw Materials sourcing
• Strong knowledge of pricing models and industry trends, industry regulations, and best practices
• Demonstrated ability to identify process issues and drive improvements; good knowledge and experience with SAP or other ERPS systems
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly organized and demonstrated ability as a strategic thinker. Ability to prioritize multiple projects, develop effective plans, coordinate change management, and see projects through to conclusion

Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: $168,000-$193,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.