Supply Chain Manager, Indirect Procurement

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Supply Chain Manager to drive category management for indirect commodities across all North America business units (Motors, Energy, Solar and Service). This person will be a member of our Procurement organization supporting the development, implementation, and management of strategies to provide Tesla with optimal supply assurance, pricing, and delivery performance. The Supply Manager builds and leverages strong working relationships with our teams and key suppliers to assure cost, quality, and delivery targets are met.
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; eager to learn about Tesla's Procurement organization.


Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing and negotiation strategies that deliver against business objectives
• Responsible for sourcing activities including:
• Analyze current spend, purchasing trends and evaluate current suppliers, Identify new high potential suppliers to develop sourcing alternatives
• Owner of RFI's, RFP's and RFQ's - ensuring all commercial terms are agreed and documented
• Evaluate supplier business proposals and present recommendations that will result in cost savings
• Drive price negotiations to ensure that Tesla's commodity pricing is competitive, Identify supplier consolidation opportunities that will generate savings
• Drive continual cost reduction and avoidance initiatives through ad hoc price negotiations, Evaluate and provide guidance on final selection of suppliers
• Develop key performance measures for chosen suppliers and negotiate on multiple variables, Negotiate longer-term strategic contracts that result in significant cost reduction and improved service levels, Ensure NDA, SOW's and Master Purchase Agreement are positioned appropriately before business is initiated
• Monitor current category market conditions, technology roadmaps and identify supply/demand challenges & opportunities, Manage respective supplier relationships and performance, including but not limited to dispute resolution
• Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models, Develop, implement, and continuously improve programs with collaboration with business units

Requirements

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of related experience in procurement, supply chain or consulting
• Good understanding of contract fundamentals and negotiations
• Open-minded self-starter with the ability to adapt, improvise and problem solve
• Demonstrated experience achieving and exceeding cost-reduction objectives
• Team player and with strong interpersonal and project management skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment
• Ability to make quick decisions with 80% information
• Excellent Excel and other MS Office skills required; Experience with ERP or MRP purchasing systems is a plus

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

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

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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