Global Supply Manager, Capex

What to Expect We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Global Supply Manager to support our development teams and contract manufacturing partners in the sourcing of Direct Supply Chain components and parts. 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. What You’ll Do

• Fully support aggressive program and project timelines.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms and issue PO’s for Production Equipment, Tooling, testers and services
• Work on "Lean" initiatives and identify other sourcing efficiencies via benchmarking, VA/VE, competitive quotes and resourcing.
• Support organizational cost management objectives by identifying and negotiating commercial cost reduction opportunities.
• Develop and issue complete RFQ packages to potential suppliers
• Build technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, technology landscape, and supply base for responsible sub-systems.
• Negotiate cost changes related to product design changes on current production.
• Identify qualified suppliers and drive continuous quality improvement.
• Cultivate Best-in-Industry supplier relationships as single point of contact for all commercial and strategic issues.
• Validate, analyze, and make sourcing recommendations based on quote packages from suppliers.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of Tesla’s procurement, production, and related ERP systems.

What You’ll Bring

• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects, with various teams including engineers and supply chain personnel.
• Experience developing "should-cost" estimates and analyzing supplier quotes
• Excellent Excel and other MS Office skills required
• Excellent negotiation, written and verbal skills.
• 3-5 years of experience in a Sourcing role, preferably for capital equipment or engineering contracts OR a Master’s degree in Business or Engineering
• Demonstrated experience achieving and exceeding cost-reduction objectives
• Understanding of contract fundamentals
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electric engineering automation engineering, or Supply Chain Management
• Team player and with strong interpersonal and project management skills.
• Organizational skills to manage and track transactional details.
• Open-minded self-starter with the ability to adapt, improvise and problem solve
• Experience with ERP or MRP purchasing systems preferred.

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 + 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.