What To Expect
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Supply Chain Manager to support our development teams and manufacturing partners in the direct sourcing of Chassis Controls products- Steering components, motors, sensors, steering actuation. The Supply Chain Manager builds and leverages strong working relationships with our engineering teams and key suppliers to ensure 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.

What You'll Do

Owner of RFQ's and contract management - ensure Non-Disclosure Agreements, General Terms & Conditions, Piece Price Agreements, and other related contracts are negotiated, agreed and appropriately documented before business is initiated

Drive piece price and tooling negotiation process to ensure that Tesla’s commodity pricing met Best-In-Class expectations, while meeting Supplier Industrialization standards of Best-In-Class quality, in addition to driving continual cost reduction and avoidance initiatives through ad-hoc price negotiations

Monitor global industry trends, track technology roadmaps, and actively partner with the Design, Manufacturing, Materials, NPI and Material Planning teams, etc. to identify/mitigate supply and demand challenges

Manage respective supplier relationships and performance, including but not limited to dispute resolution, supplier scorecards, and periodic business reviews

Participate in design reviews, change control meetings, and other technical discussions with Engineering

Ability to understand technical requirements and specifications as well as knowledge of manufacturing process and quality control for their commodity

Communicate key supply, cost, and/or quality issues with management teams and develop corrective action plans to mitigate identified risks

What You'll Bring

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

2+ years of experience in a direct procurement or similar role

Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills, with ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders

Ability to thrive in a fast paced, high-pressure, dynamic environment

Experience with mechanical/electrical engineering concepts related to the commodity and ability to generate bottom-up should costs based on the understanding of manufacturing process

Proficient knowledge of technical requirements and design of the product and be able to influence cross functional partners with detailed analysis that supports optimized pricing and product sourcing decisions

Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally, sometimes on short notice

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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