Global Supply Manager, Workplace Procurement

What To Expect
The Indirect Procurement Supply Chain team is looking to hire a skilled professional to support the sourcing for workplace/ facilities services. This may include culinary services, industrial cleaning services, office equipment, fuel services, etc. across all North America Business Units (Motors, Energy, Solar and Service). This person will be a member of our Supply Chain Organization supporting the development, implementation, and management of strategies to provide Tesla with optimal supply assurance, pricing, and delivery performance. The Global Supply Manager builds and leverages strong relationships with key suppliers to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets. Tesla is a fast moving, dynamic environment where flexibility and adaptability are key attributes needed for success. The candidate will be a self-starter; eager to learn about Tesla’s Procurement
What You’ll Do

• Contract management experience to draft, review and assess RFI's, RFP's, RFQ's, NDAs, Master Service Agreements (MSA), Statement of Work (SOW), and formal communication before the business initiates, and hold parties accountable-
• Manage respective supplier relationships and performance with clear KPIs and QBRs, including but not limited to dispute resolution.
• Evaluate supplier business proposals and present recommendations that will result in cost savings, avoidance, or containment.
• Effectively work with suppliers to negotiate optimal terms for sourcing. Understand the trade-offs between cost, volume, and quality to strike agreements that meet Tesla's performance criteria and secure long-term supply continuity.
• Develop sourcing and negotiation strategies that deliver against business objectives and achieve sustainable relationships with suppliers.
• Perform value analysis for final selection of suppliers, including value add benefits and total cost of ownership. Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models.
• 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 Tesla's growth.
• 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 Tesla's advantage.
• 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
• 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

What You’ll Bring

• Ability to make quick decisions with 80% information
• Willingness to operate in a dynamic environment
• 3+ years of related experience in consulting, automotive or tech. Master’s or MBA is a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or and/or equivalent experience

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