Lead Global Supply Manager - Battery
$137,800–$172,200 year
On-siteIrvine, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead sourcing and supplier management for Rivian's battery programs, including R1, R2, R3, and Electric Delivery Vehicles. Drive competitive bid processes for large-scale projects with medium-high vehicle spend, negotiate commercial terms with limited legal involvement, and maintain relationships at the supplier senior management level. Act as an expert user of supply chain systems to support business needs, lead team onboarding, and proactively identify risks through detailed mapping to prevent production disruptions. Manage multi-generational lifecycle strategies while optimizing cost targets and timelines. This role requires acting autonomously with little leadership direction to architect technical requirements and resolve complex systemic challenges.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering
- Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
- Significant experience managing end-to-end procurement lifecycles
- Proven ability to drive commodity strategies for next-gen platforms
- Expert user of SAP
- Ability to identify should-cost opportunities prior to engaging cost estimation groups
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Ability to facilitate productive conversations and gain buy-in with a clear vision
- Proven ability to resolve complex problems involving multiple variables and stakeholders
- Acts instinctively to manage and prioritize complex workloads with little manager input
- Serves as a cross-functional advisor
- This position is based onsite in Irvine, California
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