What to Expect

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Global Supply Manager to support our development teams and contract manufacturing partners in the sourcing of Direct Supply Chain components and parts. These could include specific parts related to our automobiles, Tesla Energy, Batteries and/or any other components intrinsic to the successful running of the organization. This role will report to our Supply Chain Group Manager and in parallel be an active sourcing resource supporting our various Engineering groups within Tesla. This individual will be a member of our Supply Chain Organization supporting the development, implementation and management of strategies to provide Tesla with optimal supply assurance, pricing, flexibility, quality and delivery performance. The Global Supply Manager builds and leverages strong working relationships with our engineering teams and key suppliers to assure cost, quality, and delivery targets are met. They work toward good supplier relationships and total costs of ownership to achieve maximum advantage for Tesla and our customers. 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; motivated with expert overall Sourcing Expertise.

What You’ll Do
Owner of RFI’s, RFP’s and RFQ’s – ensuring all commercial terms are agreed and documented
Ensures NDA, SOW’s and Master Purchase Agreement are positioned appropriately before business is initiated
Lead the vendor selection process with engineering teams
Drive price negotiations processes to ensure that Tesla’s commodity pricing are best in class
Drive continual cost reduction and avoidance initiatives through ad hoc price negotiations
Monitor current category market conditions, technology roadmaps and identify supply/demand challenges & opportunities
Analyze current spend and evaluate current suppliers. Consolidate spend across supply base to create leverage, analyze purchasing trends and develop sourcing alternatives. Identify new high potential suppliers on global basis
Develop key performance measures for chosen suppliers and negotiate on multiple variables to award longer-term strategic contracts that result in significant cost reduction and improved service levels
Monitor current category market conditions, technology roadmaps and identify supply/demand challenges and opportunities
Develop spend strategies, identify potential suppliers, analyze supplier capabilities, select suppliers and determine prices, terms, and conditions of agreements
What You’ll Bring
3+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management; higher level roles available for more senior candidates
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering or Chemistry and/or equivalent experience or evidence of exceptional ability
Understanding of costing concepts, cost reduction, modeling, etc. preferred
Experience in manufacturing, process engineering or product development

PALO ALTO, California

Full time