Supply Chain Manager, Deployment Labor

What to Expect

Tesla's Energy Deployment team is seeking candidates with construction procurement and Engineering, Procurement & Construction agreement (EPC) experience. This role will primarily involve identifyingsuppliers and negotiating agreements to perform civil and electrical services for utility-scale energy storage projects including substation construction procurement.

This position involves deep engagement with the global utility and renewable energy supply chain ecosystem, traveling to projects & suppliers across different regions, and making critical decisions that directly impact grid-scale energy storage deployments. The goal: to enable rapid deployment of utility-scale Megapack BESS installations while coordinating with project management and construction schedules to optimize the right labor and equipment in the right place at the right time.

What You’ll Do

• Negotiate optimal terms for specialized electrical labor. Understand trade-offs between cost, quality, and timelines specific to utility-scale renewable construction projects
• Experience building and developing unit-based labor contracts that support nationwide aggressive deployment schedules is a plus
• Develop and leverage in-depth should-cost analysis to achieve the lowest total cost of ownership
• Develop and maintain a strategic supply base and create competitive supplier networks
• Identify high-potential suppliers with proven track records in utility-scale projects, grid interconnection, and renewable energy installations
• Develop KPIs for EPC contractors with a focus on quality standards required for grid interconnection
• Conduct spend segmentation of assigned categories to identify tail spend and cost savings opportunities across the enterprise

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience in utility/renewable energy sectors
• 5+ years of experience in utility procurement, renewable energy project sourcing, electrical equipment supply chain, or utility EPC management. Prior construction management or project management experience with supply chain exposure to be considered
• Direct experience within utility and/or renewable energy industry
• Understanding of utility procurement processes, expectations and timelines
• Experience collaborating with various engineering, customer, and regional requirements at both project and program levels
• Ability to solve complex problems and make quick decisions in fast-moving renewable energy project environments
• Deep understanding of electrical infrastructure supply chains and utility market dynamics
• Proficient with Excel, PowerPoint, and large-scale ERP platforms, particularly purchasing ERPs
• Willingness to travel (10+%) to electrical equipment manufacturing facilities and utility project sites