Senior Manager, Global Supply Management - Power Distribution Modules

About Rivian

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.

As a Senior Group Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for electronic components for Power Distribution Modules across vehicle platforms and other products. In this role you will oversee commercial and strategic 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 strategic sourcing process from start to finish and everything in between. This role reports to the Director of the Electronics team within the Supply Chain Organization. This position is located onsite in Irvine, CA and reports to the Director of Electrical Procurement.

• Work closely with engineering management to drive changes through cost‑effective execution.
• Hold internal and external stakeholders accountable for "nice to have" versus "need to have" design changes.
• Partner with supplier development management to strategize changes at the supplier level and avoid ramp‑up challenges.
• Drive cross‑functional collaboration between Supply Chain, Engineering, Program Management, Cost Engineering, Supplier Development, Material Planning and Production Engineering.
• 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 NDAs, 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.
• 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.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering.
• 10+ years of purchasing, procurement, or buying related experience in the electronic components industry.
• 3+ years leading a team of purchasing, procurement, or commodity managers focused on electronics or power distribution.
• Basic understanding of automotive quality concepts.
• Understanding of wire harness cost modelling.
• Working knowledge of electronics product development and manufacturing process.
• Effective negotiation experience for electronic components and assemblies.
• 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.

The salary range for this role is $176,200 - $220,300 for Irvine, California based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time…