Sr. Purchasing Manager, Body

$98,500 - $123,000/Yr

Rivian - Irvine, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Irvine, CA

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever, and we are looking for a highly motivated and exceptional Senior Purchasing Manager to join our Supply Chain team. In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing and managing parts that are essential to the production of our R1T, R1S, and Electric Delivery Vehicles. As a Senior Purchasing Manager, you will oversee all commercial aspects of awarding new business, develop strong supplier relationships, and collaborate closely with our engineering teams to meet our technical requirements. Your leadership will be crucial in ensuring that Rivian meets its cost targets, that suppliers adhere to our aggressive timelines, and that all parts received are of the highest quality. We expect our team members to take ownership of the entire sourcing process, from initial strategy development to final execution. In this position, you will develop sourcing strategies by analyzing the supply base, market conditions, and technology roadmaps. You will lead contractual negotiations with suppliers, manage supplier relationships through key performance metrics, and drive cost reductions on both prototype and production vehicles. Additionally, you will work closely with the Engineering, Design & Development (ED&D) teams to ensure that the best possible costs are achieved while managing the vehicle budget in collaboration with the Finance team. Your role will also involve supporting prototype requirements and tracking sourcing progress alongside Program Management, as well as conducting supplier quality plant audits and technical reviews. This position reports to the Group Manager of the Body Purchasing team 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 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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• 3+ years Experience with automotive suppliers
• 3+ years of effective negotiation experience specific to automotive, specific to body or related materials
• 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

Benefits

• 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.