What to Expect

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Supply Chain Manager to drive category management for indirect commodities across all North America business units (Motors, Energy, Solar and Service). This person will be a member of our Procurement organization supporting the development, implementation, and management of strategies to provide Tesla with optimal supply assurance, pricing, and delivery performance. The Supply Manager builds and leverages strong working relationships with our teams and key suppliers to assure cost, quality, and delivery targets are met.

Tesla is a fast moving, dynamic environment where flexibility and adaptability are key attributes needed for success. The successful candidate will be a self-starter; eager to learn about Tesla’s Procurement organization.

What You’ll Do
Develop sourcing and negotiation strategies that deliver against business objectives
Responsible for sourcing activities including:
Analyze current spend, purchasing trends and evaluate current suppliers, Identify new high potential suppliers to develop sourcing alternatives
Owner of RFI’s, RFP’s and RFQ’s – ensuring all commercial terms are agreed and documented
Evaluate supplier business proposals and present recommendations that will result in cost savings
Drive price negotiations to ensure that Tesla’s commodity pricing is competitive, Identify supplier consolidation opportunities that will generate savings
Drive continual cost reduction and avoidance initiatives through ad hoc price negotiations, Evaluate and provide guidance on final selection of suppliers
Develop key performance measures for chosen suppliers and negotiate on multiple variables, Negotiate longer-term strategic contracts that result in significant cost reduction and improved service levels, Ensure NDA, SOW’s and Master Purchase Agreement are positioned appropriately before business is initiated
Monitor current category market conditions, technology roadmaps and identify supply/demand challenges & opportunities, Manage respective supplier relationships and performance, including but not limited to dispute resolution
Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models, Develop, implement, and continuously improve programs with collaboration with business units
What You’ll Bring
Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or equivalent experience
5+ years of related experience in procurement, supply chain or consulting
Good understanding of contract fundamentals and negotiations
Open-minded self-starter with the ability to adapt, improvise and problem solve
Demonstrated experience achieving and exceeding cost-reduction objectives
Team player and with strong interpersonal and project management skills
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment
Ability to make quick decisions with 80% information
Excellent Excel and other MS Office skills required; Experience with ERP or MRP purchasing systems is a plus

AUSTIN, Texas

Full time