Construction Purchasing Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

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. 

The Rivian Supply Chain team is looking for highly motivated and exceptional purchasing professionals to drive value across our indirect spend categories. As a Senior Global Sourcing Manager, Construction you will serve as a key individual contributor leading strategic procurement activities for design and construction projects to support Rivian’s growing operations across the commercial, workplace and charging programs.

In this role, you will partner with Facilities, Real Estate, Finance, and Legal to develop sourcing strategies, execute procurements, and manage supplier performance, ensuring safe, cost-effective, and timely project outcomes while maintaining strong procurement governance and alignment with Rivian’s standards.

The successful candidate will bring deep knowledge of construction purchasing and strategic sourcing, including construction labor, materials, equipment, contractors, subcontractors, and facilities-related services. They will be comfortable operating in a fast-moving environment, managing multiple projects and priorities, and influencing stakeholders and suppliers through data-driven recommendations and strong commercial judgment.

This position is based onsite in one of the following locations: Irvine, Palo Alto, CA, Plymouth, MI, or Atlanta, GA reporting to the Sr. Manager, Construction & Facilities Materials Group Purchasing - Indirect Procurement.

• Sourcing: 
• Develop and execute multi-year category strategies, pipelines, and procurement roadmaps for design, construction, and facilities spend related to the build out of service centers, retail spaces, workplace, and fast charging sites.
• Analyze spend, market dynamics, and supplier capabilities to identify value creation, cost savings, and risk mitigation opportunities.
• Drive supplier consolidation, standardization, specification optimization, and value engineering.
• Systems & Process: 
• Leverage procurement systems for sourcing events, PO management, contract workflows, and spend visibility.
• Promote adherence to internal procurement policies, delegated authority, and governance standards.
• Technical Understanding: 
• Apply deep expertise in construction purchasing and strategic sourcing to navigate market dynamics for labor, materials, equipment, and specialty contractors.
• Negotiations: 
• Negotiate and manage NDAs, Master Services Agreements, Statements of Work, and change orders.
• Lead commercial negotiations regarding pricing, payment terms, warranties, schedule, liability, indemnification, and risk allocation.
• Partner with Legal, Risk, Safety, and Finance to ensure full contract compliance and auditable decision-making.
• Supplier Management: 
• Establish performance expectations and KPIs (cost, schedule, quality, compliance) and conduct periodic business reviews.
• Monitor contractor capacity, supply market health, and lead times; implement risk mitigation plans for potential disruptions.
• Build a resilient, competitive supplier portfolio across key regions of the United States and Canada.
• Stakeholder Management: 
• Partner cross-functionally (Construction, Facilities, Engineering, Real Estate) to translate project scopes, specifications, and budgets into clear procurement requirements.
• Project Management & Risk Mitigation: 
• Oversee procurement of general contractors, specialty trades, labor, building materials.
• Lead bid-leveling, scope/spec reviews, and delivery-model decisions; track procurement milestones to proactively resolve supplier issues and project risks.
• Data Analysis: 
• Perform spend, should-cost, bid-normalization, and total-cost-of-ownership (TCO) analyses.
• Track and report sourcing savings, cost avoidance, and budget impacts using standard procurement methodologies.

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent practical experience is required; 3+ years in construction purchasing, procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management; 3+ years negotiating commercial agreements for construction, facilities materials/services, or contractors.
• Domain Expertise: Experience supporting large-scale industrial, automotive, manufacturing, energy, or tech facility builds.
• Commodity-Specific Experience:
• Hands-on experience running competitive sourcing events and contract negotiations.
• Sound knowledge of construction labor markets, materials, contractor practices, and facilities services.
• Strong understanding of construction commercial controls, insurance requirements, change order processes, and claims management.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with procurement/ERP software (Coupa), Google Suite, Jira.
• Communication: Strong commercial judgment and ability to influence stakeholders and suppliers through data-driven recommendations.
• Execution: Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Operational Style: Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, high-growth environment with evolving priorities.
• Travel Requirements: Ability and willingness to travel as needed based on business needs, expected to average 5% . 

The salary range for this role is $98,500 - $123,100 for Atlanta, Georgia, Plymouth, Michigan and Normal, Illinois based applicants, $107,800 - $134,800 for Irvine, California based applicants and $117,200 - $146,500 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.

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.

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• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent practical experience is required; 3+ years in construction purchasing, procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management; 3+ years negotiating commercial agreements for construction, facilities materials/services, or contractors.
• Domain Expertise: Experience supporting large-scale industrial, automotive, manufacturing, energy, or tech facility builds.
• Commodity-Specific Experience:
• Hands-on experience running competitive sourcing events and contract negotiations.
• Sound knowledge of construction labor markets, materials, contractor practices, and facilities services.
• Strong understanding of construction commercial controls, insurance requirements, change order processes, and claims management.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with procurement/ERP software (Coupa), Google Suite, Jira.
• Communication: Strong commercial judgment and ability to influence stakeholders and suppliers through data-driven recommendations.
• Execution: Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Operational Style: Comfortable operating in a fast-moving, high-growth environment with evolving priorities.
• Travel Requirements: Ability and willingness to travel as needed based on business needs, expected to average 5% .