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.
Role Summary
The Senior Purchasing Manager is responsible for strategic sourcing activities and supplier management functions to meet Rivian's expansion across North America and Europe. This role will partner cross-functionally to support the execution of capital expenditure initiatives in the commercial space (retail & service centers), workplace, and charging infrastructure deployment. This role will lead sourcing events and process improvements for indirect spend categories including design/construction services and materials to build out our facilities.
Responsibilities
Own the contractual process with suppliers by negotiating Master Agreements, General Terms & Conditions, Work Orders, Service Orders, and Statements of Work in close partnership with Rivian Legal
Develop sourcing strategies by analyzing spend, project build plans, supply base, and market conditions
Identify potential suppliers, review capabilities, and develop commodity strategies and roadmaps for Rivian Stakeholders
Work closely alongside Stakeholders in Facilities to meet their budgets and technical / quality requirements
Execute against set schedule milestones and track progress and performance, ensuring design consultants, contractors and material suppliers are successfully delivering on contract requirements
Expand opportunities to generate value to the enterprise through contracting national accounts, consolidating spend, rationalizing suppliers, improving pay terms, driving process efficiency and developing other technical related opportunities such as value engineering and product re-specification
Develop and implement strategies to mitigate risk on individual projects and resolve project issues by coordinating solutions at the team level when possible
Lead project RFPs and perform detailed analysis of bids based on cost and qualifications from supplier submissions
Drive and implement continuous cost improvements through negotiations to achieve operational cost targets
Establish strong supplier relationships and manage performance through the creation of key performance metrics
Deliver against project budgets in collaboration with Rivian Finance team to ensure contracts meet / exceed cost targets, contributing to organization's savings goals
Analyze current spend data in construction and facilities material commodities and find opportunities for reducing cost
Promote cross-functional engagement to successfully collaborate and influence change management
Assist in market research. Identify potential sources by various indicators based on project requirements as well as Rivian' s goals related to sustainability, equity, and diversity
Qualifications
Basics Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Construction Management, or Engineering
5+ years of purchasing. procurement, or strategic sourcing experience
Demonstrated experience sourcing facilities materials or related commodities such as furniture, millwork fixtures, signage and graphics, architectural finishes, mechanical and electrical equipment
Knowledgeable in the theory, principles, and best practices of real estate development, design and construction
Working knowledge of the construction labor market and materials/commodities trends
Good interpersonal and communications skills
High level of integrity
Analytical skills to effectively problem solve and ensure both internal and external requests are fulfilled
Attention to detail with an ability to organize large amounts of information into digestible, verbal, and visual forms of communication to ensure that the sourcing criteria meets the Stakeholder's requirements
Ability to work independently, multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
Strong project management skills
Exhibit proficiency in industry standard sourcing and collaboration tools
Pay Disclosure
Salary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: $98,500 - $133,800 (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.
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... For full info follow application link.
Equal Opportnity
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
[email protected].
