Supply Chain Intern - Purchasing Direct, Body Structures
at Rivian Automotive
United States, Michigan, Plymouth
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.
We operate development centers in Plymouth, Michigan; Southern California (Irvine, Carson & LA); Silicon Valley (San Jose and Palo Alto); Vancouver, British Columbia; and Surrey, England; as well as a manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois.
Role Summary
You will support the purchasing of parts/modules, and services in partnership with Rivian stakeholders. Tasks will include the sourcing, industrialization, launch, & ramp of our new programs.
Responsibilities
Issue contracts in SAP (piece price & tooling)
Collect TKO (tooling kick-off)signatures from Supplier, Engineering, Supplier Quality
Update sourcing commitment and tooling completion timing in QRonos
Submit Change Requests to suppliers for cost impact feedback
Approve zero-cost CA's (change actions) on behalf of Purchasing in Enovia
Issue RFQs (to provide intern with experience in sourcing process)
Compile data from the suppliers for the Commodity Strategy
Maintain a file (or database) of supplier contact information for RFQs, and update/coordinate Supplier Portal completeness
Assist with Coupa tooling PO follow ups for signatures (i.e. reminders to approvers to disposition the request)
Track changes and see them through CRB (change request board) / make sure TSM (costed BoM) is updated
Qualifications
Pursuing undergraduate or Business, Supply Chain and/or equivalent experience or evidence of exceptional ability. Open to Masters in Supply Chain Management candidates
Exposure to an SAP/ERP software preferred
Ability to work with cross-functional teams on a multitude of projects simultaneously
Ability to troubleshoot various technical issues and research effective solutions
Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Suite.
Desire to learn new tools/methodologies
Interest in Electric Vehicles, Mobility and/or Sustainable Energy
Strong attention to detail, high level of organization, and analytic skills to convert data into decision and insightful stories
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Equal Opportunity
Rivian is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Rivian is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Rivian are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Rivian will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Rivian encourages applicants of all ages.