Tesla
Supply Chain Manager, Indirect Procurement
Tesla, Fremont, California, us, 94537
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 objectivesResponsible for sourcing activities including:Analyze current spend, purchasing trends and evaluate current suppliers, Identify new high potential suppliers to develop sourcing alternativesOwner of RFI's, RFP's and RFQ's - ensuring all commercial terms are agreed and documentedOwner of RFQ's and contract management - ensure Non-Disclosure Agreements, General Terms & Conditions, Piece Price Agreements, and other related contracts are negotiated, agreed and appropriately documented before business is initiatedDrive negotiation for piece price and product development to ensure that Tesla's pricing meets best-landed-cost expectations as well as Supplier Industrialization standards of Best-In-Class qualityEvaluate supplier business proposals and present recommendations that will result in cost savingsDrive price negotiations to ensure that Tesla's commodity pricing is competitive, Identify supplier consolidation opportunities that will generate savingsDrive continual cost reduction and avoidance initiatives through ad hoc price negotiations, Evaluate and provide guidance on final selection of suppliersDevelop 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 initiatedMonitor current category market conditions, technology roadmaps and identify supply/demand challenges & opportunities, Manage respective supplier relationships and performance, including but not limited to dispute resolutionEvaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models, Develop, implement, and continuously improve programs with collaboration with business unitsRequirements
Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or equivalent experience3-5 years of related experience in procurement, supply chain or consultingFleet management experience preferredGood understanding of contract fundamentals and negotiationsOpen-minded self-starter with the ability to adapt, improvise and problem solveDemonstrated experience achieving and exceeding cost-reduction objectivesTeam player and with strong interpersonal and project management skillsAbility to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environmentExcellent Excel and other MS Office skills required; Experience with ERP or MRP purchasing systems is a plusCompensation and BenefitsBenefits
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 deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)LGBTQ+ care concierge services401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation
$72,000 - $162,000/annual 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.
Responsibilities
Develop sourcing and negotiation strategies that deliver against business objectivesResponsible for sourcing activities including:Analyze current spend, purchasing trends and evaluate current suppliers, Identify new high potential suppliers to develop sourcing alternativesOwner of RFI's, RFP's and RFQ's - ensuring all commercial terms are agreed and documentedOwner of RFQ's and contract management - ensure Non-Disclosure Agreements, General Terms & Conditions, Piece Price Agreements, and other related contracts are negotiated, agreed and appropriately documented before business is initiatedDrive negotiation for piece price and product development to ensure that Tesla's pricing meets best-landed-cost expectations as well as Supplier Industrialization standards of Best-In-Class qualityEvaluate supplier business proposals and present recommendations that will result in cost savingsDrive price negotiations to ensure that Tesla's commodity pricing is competitive, Identify supplier consolidation opportunities that will generate savingsDrive continual cost reduction and avoidance initiatives through ad hoc price negotiations, Evaluate and provide guidance on final selection of suppliersDevelop 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 initiatedMonitor current category market conditions, technology roadmaps and identify supply/demand challenges & opportunities, Manage respective supplier relationships and performance, including but not limited to dispute resolutionEvaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models, Develop, implement, and continuously improve programs with collaboration with business unitsRequirements
Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or equivalent experience3-5 years of related experience in procurement, supply chain or consultingFleet management experience preferredGood understanding of contract fundamentals and negotiationsOpen-minded self-starter with the ability to adapt, improvise and problem solveDemonstrated experience achieving and exceeding cost-reduction objectivesTeam player and with strong interpersonal and project management skillsAbility to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environmentExcellent Excel and other MS Office skills required; Experience with ERP or MRP purchasing systems is a plusCompensation and BenefitsBenefits
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 deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)LGBTQ+ care concierge services401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation
$72,000 - $162,000/annual 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.