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Sr. Purchasing Manager, Interiors

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Rivian

1mo ago

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Logistics
  • $98.5K - $123.1K
  • Irvine

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering
  • 1-3+ years of relevant experience
  • Negotiation experience specific to automotive interiors: (plastics, rolled goods, wood, vinyl, seating commodities, etc.)
  • SAP experience
  • Proficient interpersonal, presentation, and communications skills
  • Highest level of personal and professional integrity
  • Meticulous analytical skills and ability to manage large amounts of complex supplier quote data accurately
  • Attention to detail to ensure specifications being requested are received
  • Ability to work independently, seek feedback from peers and leadership, multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience with automotive interiors suppliers is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Support the development of sourcing strategies by analyzing the supply base, market conditions, and technology roadmaps
  • Identify potential suppliers, analyze capabilities, develop a sourcing approach and roadmaps for Rivian stakeholders
  • Craft sourcing recommendations and present to executive cross functional leadership
  • Support contractual negotiations with suppliers on NDA’s, General Terms & Conditions and Production Supply Agreements, and RFQ responses
  • Perform detailed comparative analyses of supplier quote submissions and cost breakdowns
  • Collaborate with internal Cost Estimating partners to build should cost analysis to negotiate most competitive market pricing
  • Drive and implement cost reductions on prototype and production vehicles through leveraged negotiations to achieve vehicle cost targets
  • Manage strong supplier relationships while maintaining accountability for world class operations utilizing key performance metrics
  • Kickoff purchase orders for production and prototype tooling, engineering, parts and other supplier related costs while maintaining budget throughout program life ECRs
  • 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 Development/Quality plant audits and technical reviews
  • Maintain internal systems to assure pricing and roadmaps are always up to date

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.

Rivian

Keep the world adventurous forever.

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees
2009
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Doing something different is never easy. It requires courage, optimism and grit. Core to our mission is building a team of adventurous individuals determined to make a positive impact on the world. This means challenging ourselves constantly. Stretching beyond the bounds of conventional thinking. Reframing old problems. Seeking new solutions. And operating comfortably in a space of uncertainty. While our backgrounds are diverse, our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Do you like doing the impossible? We’d love to hear from you.