What To Expect
The Tesla Construction Supply Chain team is seeking a highly skilled, motivated, and experienced Supply Chain Manager, Construction Procurement (CSA) focused on construction procurement to support our Austin Texas Gigafactory Construction Team.

As a Construction Supply Chain Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the implementation, facilitation, and execution of various procurement related activities. You will work hand in hand with our internal Tesla Construction Procurement team and collaborate cross-functionally with base build, construction engineering, and manufacturing engineering departments to ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.

In this role, you will own and manage the strategy within your assigned space including leading supplier selection decisions, managing and developing key supplier relationships, and driving commercial cost reductions. This role will report to the Sr. Manager for the Construction Procurement team.

What You'll Do

Cultivate strong stakeholder support and cooperation on contracting activities

Pre-qualify suppliers by assessing their financial credibility, insurance policies and past project experience for efficient execution of Tesla’s scope of work

Identify new potential suppliers and negotiate MSA level agreements

Efficient execution of RFx process to ensure all project scopes are contracted according to the required project schedule

Review, analyze and clarify bid packages received from service providers

Negotiate bid reductions and make award recommendations

Effectively operate with ambiguous scope & schedule requirements. Ability to make decisions based on incomplete information

Maintain day-to-day supplier relationships; act as the first point of contact for contractual disputes with suppliers

Effective execution of all responsibilities while operating under tight timelines with high stakes

Acting in an ethical and professional manner at all times, operating in the best financial interest of Tesla

What You'll Bring

Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent experience

At least 3 years of experience in the heavy construction industry

The ideal candidate will have prior experience supporting a high-volume construction contracting operation. EPC or General Contractor experience is preferred

Knowledge and experience in the commercial and industrial market is preferred

Candidate should have some construction knowledge and basic ability to read construction drawings, specification, and contracting documents

Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills

Excellent analytical and judgment skills. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, Bluebeam and/or Acrobat

Understanding of basic contract law and construction contract standards

Self-starter with the ability to adapt, improvise and problem solve

Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects with various stakeholders as well as organizational skills to manage and track transactional details

Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction

Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits

Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution

Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits

Company paid Basic Life, AD&D

Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays

Back-up childcare and parenting support resources

Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance

Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs

Tesla Babies program

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts and perks program

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