Global Supply Manager

Rivian Supply Chain Analyst

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 Supply Chain team is looking for highly motivated and exceptional purchasing professionals to bring Rivian's engineered products to life. As a Global Supply Chain Analyst, you will serve as a key individual contributor responsible for KPI analytics within Thermal Organization and provide support to Production of different commodities. You will navigate complex sourcing projects, concurrently leading efforts with medium to large spend while supporting the execution of multi-generational vehicle strategies. In this role, you will drive the competitive bid process with moderate leadership oversight, proactively identifying system efficiencies, and refining enterprise functionality to improve procurement speed and accuracy. You are expected to review cost gaps using industry intelligence and keep track of other Global Supply Chain Managers to protect Rivian's financial and production interests.

This position is based onsite in Myford, Irvine CA and reports to Sr Manager, Supply Chain Thermal.

Responsibilities

• Systems & Process: Effectively use supply chain systems to support business needs, including placing RFI/RFPs and purchase orders timely and accurately. Proactively identify and provide feedback on system functionality to drive process improvement.
• Technical Understanding: Monitor economic, political, and technology landscapes with some direction to prevent risks.
• Negotiations: Track most commercial terms and LTAs within Thermal Purchasing Organization. Track cost estimating outputs to close "should cost" gaps and identify areas of opportunity or risk with some leadership oversight.
• Supplier Management: Build and maintain relationships with TPMs and Supply Chain PMs. Maintain a basic understanding of the sub-supplier footprint and raw material drivers for your assigned commodity.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders while managing expectations. Inform appropriate teams to provide detailed forecasting and costs that support long-term plans.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering
• Technical Skills: Proficient in SAP, Basecamp, and using cost estimating outputs to close should-cost gaps.
• Execution: Ability to work on problems of diverse scope and analytics, evaluating identifiable factors to find solutions
• Operational Style: Comfortable receiving general instructions on new assignments and managing day-to-day work with some independence.
• Travel Requirements: as required (every 2-3 months)

The salary range for this role is $85,400 - 94,900 for Irvine, CA based applicants. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for 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, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian's 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements.

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 or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.