We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Supply Chain Manager Capital Equipment to supportour development teams in the sourcing of capital manufacturing equipment for current and future production projects. This rolewill report to our Supply Chain Group Manager and in parallel be an active sourcing resource supporting our various Engineering groups within Tesla.
The Supply Chain Manager builds and leverages strong working relationships with our engineering teams and key suppliers to assure 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.
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 motivated with expert overall sourcing expertise. Build technical knowledge of manufacturing processes technology landscape and supply base for responsible sub-systems
Owner of RFQs - ensuring all commercial terms are agreed and documented. Ensures Non-Disclosure Agreements General Terms & Conditions and other related contracts are negotiated and appropriately before business is initiated
Validate analyze and make sourcing recommendations based on quote packages from suppliers.
Negotiate cost changes related to product design changes on current production
Support organizational cost management objectives by identifying and negotiating commercial cost reduction opportunities
Work on Lean" initiatives and identify other sourcing efficiencies via benchmarking VAVE competitive quotes and resourcing
Address all areas of category management including category business plans market conditions technology roadmaps cost modeling and sourcing strategies. Monitor global industry trends track technology roadmaps and actively partner with the Design teams to identifymitigate supply and demand challenges
Manage respective supplier relationships and performance including but not limited to dispute resolution supplier scorecards and periodic business reviews
Degree in Engineering Business or Supply Chain Management or equivalent experience
2-5 years of experience in a Sourcing role preferably for capital equipment spares parts or packaging
Experience developing should-cost" estimates analyzing supplier quotes and good understanding of contract fundamentals
Open-minded self-starter with the ability to adapt improvise and problem solve
Demonstrated experience achieving and exceeding cost-reduction objectives
Excellent Excel and other MS Office skills required and experience with ERP or MRP purchasing systems preferred
Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects with various teams including engineers and supply chain personnel. Excellent negotiation written and verbal skills
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
401k 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
104000 - 192000annual 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.