About RivianRivian 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 SummaryWe are seeking a strategic, hard-working, and self-directed Supply Chain Manager to lead the sourcing, procurement, and end-to-end management of critical raw materials (e.g. Lithium, Cobalt, Nickel, Graphite, Copper, Aluminum, Rare Earths), battery components (e.g. Cathode, Precursor, Separator, Electrolyte), and recycled materials vital for our battery and drive unit inputs.
This role demands operational expertise and the ability to problem-solve supply chain issues navigating complex/opaque markets, geopolitical risks, technical challenges, contract obligations and policy landscapes to ensure cost-effect supply security. This role will be located in Irvine, CA.
Responsibilities- Operational Planning & Readiness: Working closely with downstream cell and magnet counterparts and suppliers, develop and manage forecasts for each segment of the supply chain to ensure operational readiness and material availability. Analyze and manage critical lead times for materials, logistics, quality assurance (QA) processes, and customs clearance across diverse international jurisdictions.
- Strategic Supplier Management: Develop and implement sourcing strategies for critical battery materials, components, and recycled feedstocks. Identify, evaluate, qualify, and manage relationships with global suppliers (miners, refiners, manufacturers, traders, recyclers), including supporting supplier onboarding processes and ensuring their operational integration into our supply chain.
- Contract Negotiation & Management: Support development of direct sourcing strategies, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements ensuring favorable commercial and operational terms that mitigate against a broad range of risks.
- Risk Management & Responsible Sourcing: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks including geopolitical instability, price volatility, logistical disruptions, policy/tariff changes, and ESG concerns (human rights, environmental impact). Implement due diligence and traceability processes.
- Market Intelligence & Policy Monitoring: Analyze global market dynamics, track relevant policy/regulatory changes (tariffs, export controls, sourcing mandates, customs regulations), and assess their impact on supply strategies and operations.
- Cost modelling: Support direct sourcing strategy development and contract negotiations through developing and managing battery cell and magnet cost breakdowns
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Engineering, Program, Legal, Finance, and Sustainability teams to align supply chain activities with business and technical requirements.
Qualifications- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Material Science, Economics, Engineering or related field
- Experience: Minimum 7+ years in an operational capacity within strategic sourcing, commodity management, or supply chain roles within complex global industries.
- Background: Essential operational or commercial experience in one or more relevant sectors: Mining/Metals, Commodity Trading, Battery Manufacturing, EV Industry, Chemical Processing, or Metals/Materials Recycling.
Pay DisclosureSalary Range/Hourly Rate 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. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.
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, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at [email protected].
Candidate Data Privacy
Rivian may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in our recruitment processes (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.
Rivian may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform their duties, including individuals on our People Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Rivian affiliates; and (iii) Rivian’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.
Rivian may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Personal Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.
Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services.
