Supply Chain Manager, Capital Equipment

What To Expect
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Supply Chain Manager, Capital Equipment to support our development teams in the sourcing of capital manufacturing equipment for current and future production projects. This role will 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.

What You'll Do

Build technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, technology landscape, and supply base for responsible sub-systems

Owner of RFQ's - 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, VA/VE, 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 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

What You'll Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Business, or Supply Chain Management

Understanding of contract fundamentals

Experience developing “should-cost” estimates and analyzing supplier quotes

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

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
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:

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

Expected Compensation

$72,000 - $264,000/annual salary, depending on level + 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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