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Rivian Senior Purchasing Manager, Construction in Plymouth, Michigan
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
The Senior Purchasing Manager is responsible for all strategic sourcing activities and supplier management functions to support the continued growth and roll-out of Rivian facilities across the country. This role will support projects in both the commercial space as well as charging infrastructure deployment.
Responsibilities
Own the contractual process with suppliers by negotiating NDA's, General Terms & Conditions and Statements of Work
Develop sourcing strategies by analyzing the supply base, market conditions, and future technologies
Assist in market research. Identify potential sources by various indicators based on project requirements as well as Rivian' s goals related to sustainability, equity, and diversity. Prepare market surveys and document results of market research.
Identify potential suppliers, analyze capabilities, and develop commodity strategies and roadmaps for Rivian Stakeholders
Expand opportunities to generate value to the enterprise through leveraging / expanding national accounts, consolidating spend and developing other opportunities
Perform detailed analysis of quotations based on cost breakdowns from supplier submissions
Drive and implement continuous cost improvements through negotiations to achieve operational cost targets
Establish strong supplier relationships and manage performance through the creation of key performance metrics
Manage departmental budgets in collaboration with Rivian Finance team to ensure contracts are on target
Analyze current spend data in construction and facilities spend commodities and find opportunities for cost reductions and supplier consolidation
Work closely alongside Stakeholders to meet their technical requirements, execute against set milestones and track sourcing progress
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering
3+ years of construction related purchasing. procurement, or strategic sourcing experience
3+ years of purchasing construction related material and services
3+ years' experience with procurement software, preferably Coupa
5+ years MS Office
Working knowledge of the construction labor market and materials/commodities market trends; demonstrated general contractor and subcontract experience.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
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 that the sourcing criteria meets the Stakeholder's requirements
Ability to work independently, multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
Equal Opportunity
Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status,