Sr. Group Purchasing Manager, ECU

Company: Rivian
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: March 29, 2025

Job Description:

About RivianRivian 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 SummaryAs a Senior Group Purchasing Manager, you will be responsible for electronic components for PCBAs 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 Palo Alto, CA.Responsibilities

• 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 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 reviewsQualifications
  • 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 ECU related components
  • Working knowledge of electronics product development and manufacturing process
  • Effective negotiation experience with board level electronic components for PCBAs
  • 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 plusPay DisclosureSalary Range/Hourly Rate for California Based Applicants: $191,600 - $239,500 (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 OpportunityRivian 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 .
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