Rivian

Manager, Global Supply Management - Service

Rivian$114K — $151K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering
  • 12+ years of relevant experience
  • 3+ years managing procurement or supply chain teams
  • Expert-level understanding of procurement lifecycle
  • Deep understanding of global competitive landscape and macroeconomic trends
  • Proven track record of architecting operational frameworks

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of Global Supply Managers
  • Define and execute multi-generational sourcing strategy
  • Create and adopt cross-functional complex processes
  • Direct the team in managing commodities through program life cycles
  • Oversee executive-level negotiations and team coaching
  • Maintain executive relationships with strategic suppliers
  • Serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership
  • Direct data analysis for cost models and risk opportunities

Benefits

  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Comprehensive insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) Plan participation
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program eligibility
Full Job Description
Role Summary

The Rivian Supply Chain team is looking for visionary procurement leaders to architect the future of our Service Programs. As a Manager, Global Supply Management Service , you operate as a people leader responsible for managing a team of Service Global Supply Managers. You are responsible for defining and owning the Service commercial strategy for high-spend, high-complexity commodities while navigating the most volatile economic and political landscapes.

In this role, you drive product competitive advantages through both pricing and technological advancements. You are accountable for the team's performance, development, and strategic execution across multiple commodities. You serve as a strategic consultant to program leadership, setting organizational standards and driving the execution of systemic, function-wide improvements. We are looking for an expert leader and negotiator who can align executive stakeholders and influence the long-term financial health of our Service programs.

This position is based in Plymouth, MI and will report to the Director of Service Parts Technical Operations and Lifecycle Management.

Responsibilities

  • Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of Global Supply Managers. Oversee resource allocation, performance management, and career development across the function.
  • Sourcing Strategy: Define, execute, and own the multi-generational sourcing strategy for high-spend, high-complexity commodities, ensuring team alignment and execution. Drive the competitive bid process by leveraging market research and benchmarking to secure best-in-class contract terms.
  • Systems and Process: Own the creation and adoption of new function-wide or cross-functional complex processes. Leverage lessons learned to define and influence long-term organizational strategy.
  • Technical Understanding: Direct the team in managing commodities through multiple program life cycles; lead research and external benchmarking to influence executive leadership and product strategy.
  • Negotiations: Oversee and coach team members in executive-level negotiations, ensuring the closure of all commercial terms. Apply creative thinking through non-monetary tradeoffs and approve claim negotiation options that protect Rivian's financials.
  • Supplier Management: Maintain executive-level relationships with strategic suppliers to drive accountability and oversee complex conflict resolution and high-stakes escalations. Act as an internal advisor on contract terms and technical sub-tier cost drivers.
  • Stakeholder Management: Serve as a strategic partner to executive and cross-functional leadership, defining procedures and driving change through organizational standardization.
  • Project Management and Risk Mitigation: Direct the team in managing project status articulation. Ensure program scope aligns with broader business objectives and proactively manage systemic risks through detailed mapping to ensure effective execution.
  • Data Analysis: Direct the team in architecting and owning complex, high-level cost models for entire vehicle programs or new technologies. Identify and interpret systemic risks and opportunities, translating them into actionable program strategies.

Qualifications

  • Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering and a minimum of 12+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years managing a team of procurement or supply chain professionals.
  • Domain Expertise: Expert-level understanding of the procurement end-to-end lifecycle across multiple commodities and platforms.
  • Technical Skills: Deep understanding of the global competitive landscape and macroeconomic trends; ability to direct "should cost" analysis prior to engaging cost estimation groups.
  • Communication: Expert storyteller; able to speak as effectively to executive leadership as to technical working groups and provide mentorship to team members.
  • Execution: Proven ability to architect new operational frameworks and resolve systemic challenges that optimize performance across multiple business units.
  • Operational Style: Operates as a strategic leader, holding accountability for the performance of the team and the broader impact of the function on the business.

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is $114,100 to $151,150 for Michigan based applicants.

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs.

The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian's 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com.

You can apply for this role through careers.rivian.com (or through internal-careers-rivian.icims.com if you are a current employee). This job is not expected to be closed any sooner than September 12, 2026.

About Rivian

Rivian is an American automaker and automotive technology company. Founded in 2009, the company develops vehicles, products and services related to sustainable transportation. Rivian has raised over $10.5 billion since 2019, with investments from Amazon, Ford, and Cox Automotive. The company's first two vehicles, the R1T and R1S, are electric vehicles that are expected to be released in 2021. Rivian has also announced plans to produce electric delivery vans for Amazon. The company has received praise for its focus on sustainability and its commitment to using recycled materials in its vehicles.
Learn more about Rivian
Size
10,000 employees
Market Cap
$16.8 billion
Industry
Founded
2009
NASDAQ

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