1+ years; experience leading RFI/RFP/RFQ processes 1+ years managing commercial business relationships with large suppliers in an Automotive, Electronics or high-volume manufacturing business 3+ years MS Office or equivalent experience 1+ Supplier Relationship Experience 1+ Cost Modeling experience Ability to stand, sit, or walk for 8-10 hours per day Required to communicate using phone and/or e-mail Ability to view, read, and interpret documents Ability to perform all duties in an office environment that may contain ambient noise and temperature fluctuations Commitment to traveling about 10% of the time Preferred Qualifications MBA or master's degree in related field 1 year of procurement, purchasing, buying experience in the automotive industry Strong analytical ability to break down complex problems and data sets to derive meaningful, actionable results Comfort in working independently, and in teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Ability to understand Engineering and Design direction and provide focused supply-chain solutions accordingly Experience with automotive, electronic, or consumer products, and the design and manufacture there Pay Disclosure The salary range for this role is $71,000 to $94,140 for Michigan based applicants. Lead Service contractual negotiations with suppliers on Non-disclosure Agreements, General Terms & Conditions, Service Pricing, and Lifetime Support post production end of life Identify potential suppliers, analyze capabilities, and develop global sourcing strategy and roadmap for Rivian stakeholders while considering market conditions as well as technology roadmaps Perform detailed assessments of supplier quote submissions with costs and business needs in mind Actively manage supplier relationships and performance through key performance metrics Work closely with Service Technical Program Management to track sourcing progress, execute product kick-off, and manage progress towards product launch events Be an advocate for Rivian core values to the market Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field 3+ years of strategic sourcing, direct procurement, and/or experience in commodities across vehicle systems.