(Senior) Buyer / Supply Chain Manager, Indirect Procurement (m/w/d) - Gigafactory Berlin Brandenburg

What to Expect

Are you an experienced procurement professional with a passion for sustainability and cost optimization? Are you a strategic thinker with strong negotiation skills and a commitment to cost efficiency and innovation? If a dynamic, forward-looking work environment motivates you, then this opportunity at Tesla Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg is the right fit for you.

In this influential role, you will be a key member of our Indirect Procurement team, reporting directly to the Group Manager of Indirect Procurement at Gigafactory Berlin. Your expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and project management will play a critical role in supporting Tesla's mission to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy.

What You’ll Do

• Manage end-to-end RFx lifecycle for key indirect categories — from market intelligence and supplier identification to bid evaluation, negotiation, and contract finalization — ensuring value, scale, and risk mitigation.

• Lead commodity management and end-to-end procurement processes for key indirect procurement categories, supporting Tesla’s business growth and operational efficiency.

• Execute vendor management strategies to build and sustain strategic relationships with our suppliers, including new supplier onboarding, contract renegotiations, and portfolio rationalization.

• Lead high-stakes contract negotiations with our suppliers, securing optimal terms, pricing, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and innovation incentives while balancing value, risk, and long-term partnership.

• Oversee supplier performance management programs, including KPIs, and escalation protocols; drive continuous improvement across the supplier base.

• Serve as the primary procurement liaison for key stakeholders; align sourcing strategy with business priorities and facilitate high-level decision-making.

• Ensure full compliance with legal, regulatory, EHS&S, and internal procurement policies; lead the implementation of robust frameworks for governance, audit readiness, and risk mitigation.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

• 5+ years of procurement experience in procurement, especially within complex spend categories like technology, manufacturing, or industrial services

• Proven track record in strategic sourcing, and process improvement in complex environments.

• Experience leading cross-functional projects and influencing stakeholders at all levels.

• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills; ability to lead high-stakes contract discussions.

Candidates are expected to uphold and actively promote sustainability principles in their daily work, acting in accordance with Tesla's global Environment, Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S) policy and EMAS requirements, and fostering a culture of continuous environmental improvement.