Purchasing Agent, Indirect Procurement

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.  Rivian’ s Indirect Procurement team is looking for a Purchasing Agent who will be responsible for supporting the Procure-to-Pay process and creating the necessary visibility to stakeholders the team supports. A successful candidate is familiar with basic purchasing and accounting fundamentals and capable of following thinking outside the box to meet a growing list of challenges. THIS IS WHAT YOU’LL DO: Execute analytical, operational, and tactical buying work under the Purchasing Manager’s direction Interact with management and departmental stakeholders to meet project goals Partner and drive continuous improvement projects/initiatives Manage supplier relationships and lead negotiations to obtain more desirable purchase prices Perform detailed analysis of data to identify areas of opportunity for cost reductions Perform ERP master data maintenance and inventory management for Indirect spend categories Conduct spend analysis and market research to identify savings and efficiency opportunities Create and maintain dashboards to provide visibility to upper management on various topics and issues Basic Requirements Basic Requirements Bachelor’s degree 1+ years Purchasing Experience  1+ years experience with ERP systems and purchase order processing – Coupa preferred 1+ years experience performing/cost analysis in a procurement, purchasing environment 1+ years of experience creating dashboards, visualizations in Tableau  3+ years MS Office Able to work independently with little instruction and can adapt to change Ability to multi-task while maintaining attention to details and deadlines Able to work well with others in a team environment Effective communication skills and customer service approach Action-oriented and solution-driven and able to work in a fast pace environment Highly accurate and detail-oriented Equal Opportunity Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. 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