What To Expect
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Supply Chain Manager to lead the sourcing, strategy, and supplier relationships for advanced optical components essential to full self-driving technologies. This individual will work closely with engineering teams, contract manufacturing partners, and external suppliers to ensure that camera lenses meet rigorous performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency standards. Reporting to the Supply Chain Group Manager, you will be a key resource supporting various engineering groups within Tesla, ensuring seamless alignment with Tesla’s autonomous driving goals.

In this fast-paced, dynamic environment, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement sourcing strategies that guarantee optimal supply assurance, pricing, flexibility, quality, and delivery performance. You’ll explore and industrialize new lens and optical technologies while building strong relationships with suppliers to meet Tesla’s strategic objectives. This role offers the exciting opportunity to shape the future of autonomous driving technologies while advancing Tesla’s mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. This is an opportunity to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and make a lasting impact in an industry that’s transforming the world.

What You'll Do

Lead the end-to-end sourcing and procurement process for camera modules and integrated components, managing RFQs, contract negotiations, NDAs, General Terms & Conditions, and Piece Price Agreements to ensure transparent and efficient business transactions

Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers for high-performance camera modules, building a reliable supply base to support the evolving needs of autonomous driving systems

Drive strategic negotiations on piece pricing and product development with suppliers, aligning cost expectations, quality standards, and automotive-grade performance requirements to deliver superior camera modules for full self-driving technologies

Collaborate closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to define precise specifications for autonomous driving camera systems, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance of camera modules

Continuously conduct market research and stay updated on advancements in camera module technologies, designs, and integrated systems to identify cutting-edge solutions that can enhance module performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness

Develop and implement sourcing strategies that align with Tesla’s long-term vision for autonomous driving, ensuring the right suppliers are in place to meet technological and production demands

Spearhead cost reduction initiatives that balance cost efficiency with uncompromising quality and reliability, optimizing the supply chain for camera modules and related assemblies

What You'll Bring

6+ years of experience in supply chain management or commodity management, with a focus on optical or camera components

3+ years of experience on Lens Optical components

Preferred background in sourcing camera optical systems, including lenses, lens raw materials, and optical coatings, for autonomous vehicles or related technologies

Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Analytical mindset with the ability to build Should-Cost models and cost forecasts

Strong understanding of optical design principles, lens manufacturing processes, and their integration into automotive systems

Proficient knowledge of technical requirements and product design for camera lens systems, with the ability to influence cross-functional partners through detailed analysis supporting optimized pricing and sourcing decisions

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

Expected Compensation

$104,000 - $192,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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