Supply Chain Manager, Electronics

What to Expect

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Supply Chain Manager to support our teams. This person 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 Supply Chain 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 RFQ's and contract management - ensure Non-Disclosure Agreements, General Terms & Conditions, Price Agreements, and other related contracts are negotiated, agreed, and appropriately documented
• Drive continual cost reduction and avoidance initiatives through ad hoc price negotiations
• 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
• Manage respective supplier relationships and performance, including but not limited to dispute resolution
• 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
• Lead the vendor sourcing process; evaluate and provide commercial guidance on final selection of suppliers

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering or equivalent experience
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment
• Strong negotiation skills, and experience with custom mechanicals or electro-mechanical sub-assemblies
• Analytical mindset with the ability to build Should-Cost models and cost forecasts