Supply Chain Manager SCM who is a strategic thinker with a proven track record of demand planning engineering and development collaboration and experience in managing complex supply chains. The SCM will work to develop supply chains of critical minerals in the Anode space. In this role the SCM will be responsible for securing battery raw materials and involved in product development all the way from R&D to production while balancing cost quality standards global supply and demand as well as geopolitical risks. 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 a demonstrated track record of achievement. Negotiate commercial agreements with supply chain partners such as GTC PPA license agreements MTA etc.Manage supplier relationships to get the best deals for the companyConduct market analysis to identify new suppliers and partnerships opportunitiesLead large-scale supplier investment projects from idea to implementationLead make vs buy investigations and develop and execute long term sourcing strategies based on these analysisOwn RFIs RFPs and RFQs - ensuring all commercial terms are agreed and documentedDevelop and utilize cost models to define should costs and negotiate price for sourcing and cost reductionAnalyze current market conditions technology roadmaps and identify supplydemand challenges and opportunities Lead the vendor selection process with engineering teams including raw material specification vendor technology capabilities assessment and alternative product optionsDrive negotiation for piece price and product development to ensure that Teslas pricing meets best-landed-cost expectations as well as Supplier Industrialization standards of Best-In-Class quality
Degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Chemical Engineering Industrial Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Chemistry Materials Science or equivalent experience
5 years of work experience in Engineering Supply Chain Management or Management Consulting
Ability to make decisions based on limited information
Prior experience with batteries with battery materials preferred
Dedication to the Tesla mission of accelerating the transition to renewable energy
Ability to thrive in a fast paced highly dynamic environment
Excellent team building skills in dealing with suppliers peers and other functional teams
Strong writing ability and an ability to explain complex issues in a concise and plain manner
Willingness to travel
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
84000 - 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.