Lead Purchasing Manager
Job Summary
Job Description
- Develop sourcing strategies analyzing supply base and market conditions.
- Lead contractual negotiations with suppliers including NDAs and agreements.
- Perform detailed analysis of quote submissions from data breakdowns.
- Manage supplier relationships using key performance metrics.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering
- Experience with automotive, electronics, or software/hardware suppliers
- Robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees
5 skills required
Job Details
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.
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 Lead Purchasing Manager will be responsible for sourcing and managing parts that make up the building blocks of the R1T, R1S, R2, R3 and Electric Delivery Vehicles. As a Purchasing Manager, 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. This role reports to the Senior Group Manager of the Body Purchasing, within the Vehicle Team of the Supply Chain Organization.
Responsibilities
- 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 from data
- 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 and 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
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- Effective negotiation experience specific to automotive structures: (Stamping, Casting, Extrusions, Forging, and Roll Forming)
- 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
Pay Disclosure
Equal Opportunity
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.
Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.
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