Entry Level Economic Development Jobs in Riverside, CA

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 seeking a motivated procurement professional to support the realization of Rivian’s engineered products. As a Global Supply Manager, you will focus on executing the fundamental elements of the sourcing lifecycle, including supplier qualification, cost breakdown analysis, and the development of comprehensive selection scorecards. You will work under manager oversight to ensure that all activities align with Rivian’s procurement processes, ensuring that quality, timing, and cost targets are consistently met.

In this role, you will navigate enterprise systems to manage RFIs, RFQs, and purchase orders while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to align on basic technical requirements and budget forecasts. This position is designed for an individual contributor who can identify and communicate risks in a timely manner while supporting the delivery of world-class vehicle programs.

This onsite position is located in Irvine, CA, with multiple openings available across four distinct teams within the Interiors & Exteriors department. Depending on your skills and experience, this role will report directly to the Group Manager for one of the following areas: Interiors, Seating & Restraints, Exteriors & Lighting, or Closures.

• Sourcing: Complete initial qualification of suppliers based on a set of defined requirements for one of the following commodity teams; Interiors, Seating & Restraints, Exteriors & Lighting, or Closures. Analyze cost breakdowns, develop scorecards, and complete approval presentations with manager oversight.
• Systems & Process: Effectively utilize supply chain systems to place RFI/RFPs and purchase orders in SAP and Basecamp timely and accurately.
• Technical Understanding: Support team members with supplier prospecting for your assigned commodity. Develop an understanding of the sourcing process and broader supplier market.
• Negotiations: Participate in negotiation preparation by providing appropriate data and insight with manager oversight. Understand standard commercial terms applicable to your assigned commodity.
• Supplier Management: Work to extract information to drive cost transparency and breakdown with suppliers. Maintain regular communication with suppliers regarding NDAs, POs, and contracts.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders while managing expectations. Understand basic technical requirements and associated tradeoffs for your assigned commodity.
• Project Management & Risk Mitigation: Participate as a team member on projects, providing support to achieve project KPIs. Identify and communicate risks in a timely manner within a clearly defined scope.

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering and a minimum of 1 year of direct procurement experience.
• Domain Expertise: Fundamental understanding of the procurement lifecycle and factors of impact including economic, political, and technology landscapes.
• Commodity-Specific Experience: While prior experience with automotive commodities (such as Interiors, Exteriors, Closures, or Seating) is highly preferred, it is not required. This is an entry-level opportunity, and we welcome motivated candidates who are eager to learn and grow within the automotive industry.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in navigating SAP, Basecamp, and RFI/RFQ processes.
• Communication: Active listener, adept at capturing and distributing information and providing clear status updates.
• Execution: Ability to execute discrete tasks and follow established procedures to respond to routine problems.
• Operational Style: Follows specific instructions and standardized procedures; relies on feedback to correct issues.
• Travel Requirements: Ability and willingness to travel as needed based on business needs, expected to average between 10-25%.

The salary range for this role is $85,600 - $107,000 for Irvine, CA 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.

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 candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.

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• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Engineering and a minimum of 1 year of direct procurement experience.
• Domain Expertise: Fundamental understanding of the procurement lifecycle and factors of impact including economic, political, and technology landscapes.
• Commodity-Specific Experience: While prior experience with automotive commodities (such as Interiors, Exteriors, Closures, or Seating) is highly preferred, it is not required. This is an entry-level opportunity, and we welcome motivated candidates who are eager to learn and grow within the automotive industry.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in navigating SAP, Basecamp, and RFI/RFQ processes.
• Communication: Active listener, adept at capturing and distributing information and providing clear status updates.
• Execution: Ability to execute discrete tasks and follow established procedures to respond to routine problems.
• Operational Style: Follows specific instructions and standardized procedures; relies on feedback to correct issues.
• Travel Requirements: Ability and willingness to travel as needed based on business needs, expected to average between 10-25%.