Role Summary

The Sr Manager, Global Supply Managmenent will lead the EE component Purchasing team (Actives, Passives, Discretes) and guide a group of purchasing managers to develop and maintain a strategic, high performing organization. Manage a cohesive commodity strategy in partnership with Electrical Engineering team. This position is based onsite in Palo Alto, California and reports to the Director of Global Supply Management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic vision for sourcing EE components and semiconductors
• Build strategic supplier relationships and negotiate key contracts
• Lead all aspects of supplier negotiation, including part price, engineering & development expenses, and creation of long term agreements
• Oversee RFI/RFQ/RFP and strategic sourcing process and develop procurement strategies, policies, procedures, and systems
• Serve as initial point of commercial escalation for commercial issues and claims; efficiently solve problems and make decisions for strategic execution and tactical issues within the relevant portfolio of projects and or processes
• Engage and support other functional groups such as engineering, finance and strategy teams on scope of development, product cost, manufacturing technology, delivery and quality
• Provide in-depth analysis of total direct material spend to identify opportunities for improvements and strategic initiatives
• Recommend solutions to business problems and/or identify opportunities for improvement, and present ideas to senior leadership
• Drive success through empowering your team, leading by example and removing roadblocks
• Motivate and collaborate within the team and across peer groups, and present concisely and persuasively to executive management

Qualifications

• BA / BS degree in business administration, supply chain, engineering or equivalent (required)
• 10+ years of experience in Purchasing/ Supply Chain management, including strategic sourcing, contract negotiation and supplier management in semiconductors, automotive, consumer electronics or related industry
• 5+ years of semiconductor sourcing experience. Strong knowledge of pricing models and industry trends, industry regulations, and best practices
• 3+ years leading a team of purchasing professionals
• Semiconductor technology technical and commercial expertise (required)
• Demonstrated ability to identify process issues and drive improvements; good knowledge and experience with SAP or other ERP systems
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly organized and strategic thinker. Ability to prioritize multiple projects, develop effective plans, coordinate change management, and see projects through to conclusion

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree/MBA with 10+ years of relevant work experience
• 5+ years of semiconductor sourcing experience
• Custom silicon development and production ramp experience
• Experience in building high performing strategic purchasing organizations and developing talent into leadership positions

Pay Disclosure

The salary range for this role is $191,600 - $239,500 for Palo Alto, California 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 and equity awards.

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 close no sooner than August 7, 2026.

Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.