Teslas Supplier Industrialization Megapack BESS Deployment Team Responsibilities
Teslas Supplier Industrialization Megapack BESS Deployment team is responsible for critical substation power equipment and top-level assembly processes related to development and qualification activities with suppliers. This position involves communicating well with internal and external teams traveling to suppliers in different regions and on-the-spot critical decision making. The goal is delivering on time quantities of high-quality power equipment to enable extremely rapid deployment of Megapack BESS project locations.
Analyzing Category Spend and Industry Trends
Analyze the category spend, what, where, who, and develop a nuanced understanding of the commodity landscape to forecast industry trends and gauge emerging competitive forces. Identify buyer and supplier power changes within core materials markets and use industry dynamics to Teslas advantage.
Evaluating the Existing Supply Base
Evaluate the existing supply base and identify new high-potential suppliers globally. Minimize single-sourced suppliers and create supplier competition. Identify supplier capability and ensure the supply base can support Teslas growth.
Working with Suppliers
Effectively work with suppliers to negotiate optimal terms for sourcing. Understand the trade-offs between cost, volume, and quality to strike agreements that meet Teslas performance criteria and secure long-term supply continuity.
Collaborating Across the Organization
Collaborate across the Tesla organization to ensure business objectives are met. Includes the ability to synthesize and communicate findings to senior leaders rapidly and to identify potential supply issues that can affect product strategy actively.
Contract Management Experience
Contract management experience to draft, review, and assess RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, NDAs, Master Service Agreements (MSA), Statement of Work (SOW), and formal communication before the business initiates and holds parties accountable.
Developing Key Performance Measures
Develop key performance measures for chosen suppliers and negotiate on multiple variables to award longer-term strategic contracts that result in significant cost reduction and improved service levels.
Performing Value Analysis
Perform value analysis for the final selection of suppliers, including value-added benefits and total cost of ownership. Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models.
Requirements
Bachelors Degree in Business Supply Chain Engineering or equivalent experience. 3 years of related experience in procurement consulting, automotive, or tech. Masters or MBA is a plus.
Ability to Multi-Task and Prioritize
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work in an extremely fast-paced environment. Ability to make quick decisions with 80% information.
Willingness to Operate in a Dynamic Environment
Willingness to operate in a dynamic environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Office Applications
Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.
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 with a 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