Role Summary:
This role will be responsible for sourcing and managing Contract Manufacturers as part of our ECU team.
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
- Influence CM's manufacturing processes, technology decisions, and policies in beneficial and sustainable ways
- Successfully close complex negotiations including commercial terms, statements of work, capacity supply and pricing
- Implement CM performance controls to ensure operational excellence
- 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 reviews
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering
- 5+ years of experience in Contract Manufacturing Management, Supply Chain Material Management, Procurement, and or Commodity Management
- Working knowledge of electronics product development and manufacturing process
- 3+ years experience of effective negotiation experience with PCBAs, Semiconductors, or related technology
- 3+ years MS Office
Preferred Qualifications
- 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 plus
- California Residents Salary Range: $121,000-$139,000 (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.