Lead technical sourcing, commercial development, and industrialization of Rivian In-house Manufacturing Supply Chain for Controls and Metrology, increasing internal manufacturing capabilities through smart, effective capex strategy creation and execution. As a Senior Global Supply Manager, you will be responsible for all commercial aspects of the awarding of new business, developing strong supplier relationships, collaborating with legal 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, and suppliers deliver to our aggressive timelines. This role reports to the Senior Manager of Global Supply Management within the Capital Equipment Supply Chain group. This position will be based out of Atlanta (Social Circle), GA, Plymouth, MI, Irvine, CA, or Normal, IL.
- Managing industrial automation controls hardware and software, and quality equipment utilizing supplier development, strategic development and negotiation
- Identify technologies, suppliers, assess capabilities, and create sourcing plans with Rivian stakeholders
- Build and maintain unique understanding of supply base, market conditions, and technology roadmaps
- Lead strategic sourcing events, supplier interfacing, as well as dispute resolutions of complex manufacturing issues
- Steer contractual negotiations with suppliers executing Purchase Agreements and Statement of Works
- Support in timely and efficient Capex design, execution, and life cycle sustaining of new factories and equipment projects with manufacturing engineering partners and key cross-functional teams
- Drive cost and commercial value negotiations with detailed data and specific content-based analysis
- Manage supplier and tiered supplier performance using first principles approach and key performance metrics
- Monitor capex spend forecast (totals and timing) and risk with Rivian Finance team, including internal guidance to improve
- Work closely alongside Program Management to support program requirements, ensure adherence to build performance milestones and track progress
- Communicate directly with senior leadership team on key strategic supplier and technology-based decisions
- Create should-cost models to build program budgets with cross-functional teams
- Drive commercial and business decisions with leadership, including establishing technology investment roadmaps
- Expand and support planning of Rivian’s global CapEx supplier footprint.
- Bachelor’s and/or Advanced degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business.
- 2-4 years of technical sourcing, capital project procurement experience or similar
- Controls hardware and/or software experience is highly preferred
- Managed commercial relationships in an Automotive, Electronics or a similar high-volume manufacturing business.
- Strong understanding of the technology and supplier landscape in automotive manufacturing and industrialization.
- Analytical skills, technical literacy, and attention to detail required to solve complex cross-functional issues.
- Good interpersonal and communications skills, high level of integrity and emotional IQ.
- Experience working and managing projects globally, and flexibility to travel.
- Ability to work independently, multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in multiple languages a bonus
The salary range for this role is $98,500 - $123,100 for Atlanta, Georgia, Plymouth, Michigan, and Normal, Illinois based applicants and $107,800 - $134,800 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 of this posting. 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. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.
You can apply for this role through careers.rivian.com (or through internal-careers-rivian.icims.com if you are a current employee). This job is not expected to be closed any sooner than April 3, 2026.