About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Role Summary Lead the Charging and Adventure Products & Accessories team, overseeing and mentoring a group of purchasing managers to build and sustain a strategic, high-performance organization. Collaborate with engineering, finance and product teams to develop and manage a unified commodity strategy. Responsibilities · Develop and execute a strategic vision for sourcing battery cell active materials and raw materials needed to support cell engineering team. · Build strategic supplier relationships and negotiate key contracts · Lead all aspects of supplier negotiation, including part price, tooling expenditure, 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 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, finance, engineering or equivalent (required · 7+ years of experience in Purchasing/ Supply Chain management, including strategic sourcing, contract negotiation and supplier management in battery, automotive, consumer electronics or related industry · 3+ years of battery material sourcing experience · Strong knowledge of pricing models and industry trends, industry regulations, and best practices · Demonstrated ability to identify process issues and drive improvements; good knowledge and experience with SAP or other ERPS systems · Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills · Highly organized and demonstrated ability as a 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 · 3+ years leading a team of purchasing professionals 5+ years of battery material sourcing experience · Strong knowledge of battery cell technology, active materials, and main cost drivers · Experience working with cell material suppliers such as anode, cathode, separator, electrolyte, etc · Experience in building high performing strategic purchasing organizations and developing talent into leadership positions Pay Disclosure Salary Range for California Based Applicants: $137,800 - $172,200 (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. 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