FAQs
What is the primary responsibility of the Sr. Purchasing Manager, Interiors at Rivian?
The primary responsibility of the Sr. Purchasing Manager, Interiors at Rivian is to develop sourcing strategies, select suppliers, and manage parts for various electric vehicle models, ensuring that cost targets are met, suppliers deliver on time, and parts are received at the highest quality.
What types of products will the Sr. Purchasing Manager be sourcing for Rivian?
The Sr. Purchasing Manager will be sourcing components for the R1T, R1S, R2, R3, and Electric Delivery Vehicles, with a focus on automotive interiors, including materials like plastics, wood, vinyl, and seating commodities.
What educational background is required for this position?
A Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering is required for the Sr. Purchasing Manager position.
How many years of relevant experience are expected for this role?
Candidates should have 1-3+ years of relevant experience for the Sr. Purchasing Manager role.
What experience is specifically mentioned as important for this position?
Negotiation experience specific to automotive interiors, including materials such as plastics, rolled goods, wood, vinyl, and seating commodities, is specifically mentioned as important for this position.
Which software experience is preferred for applicants?
SAP experience is preferred for applicants to the Sr. Purchasing Manager position.
What personal skills are emphasized for the role?
Proficient interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills, along with meticulous analytical skills and strong attention to detail, are emphasized as important personal skills for the role.
Will the Sr. Purchasing Manager be working independently or as part of a team?
The Sr. Purchasing Manager is expected to work independently while also collaborating closely with engineering, finance, and program management teams.
Is experience with automotive interiors suppliers required or preferred?
Experience with automotive interiors suppliers is preferred for the Sr. Purchasing Manager position.
What kind of analytical work will be involved in this position?
The Sr. Purchasing Manager will perform detailed comparative analyses of supplier quotes, manage large amounts of complex quote data accurately, and collaborate on cost estimation to negotiate competitive pricing.
What kind of negotiations will the Sr. Purchasing Manager be responsible for?
The Sr. Purchasing Manager will be responsible for supporting contractual negotiations with suppliers on NDAs, General Terms & Conditions, Production Supply Agreements, and RFQ responses.