Group Manager, Cathode & Battery Raw Materials

What to Expect
Tesla is investing heavily to become an industry leader in battery design, engineering, and manufacturing and is building the Battery Raw Materials supply chain team to support EV and stationary storage production at the TWh/yr scale. As a Group Manager on the Battery Raw Materials team, you will play a critical role in building a global battery raw material supply chain to enable EV industry growth, deliver cutting edge products, and drive positive impact to the environment. The Battery Raw Material team is high performing and responsible for a huge scope of work, so you will have an opportunity to drive an outsized impact on the success of Tesla’s battery programs. Join Tesla’s mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy and to be on the forefront of revolutionizing the energy industry. What You’ll Do

• Create competitive environments with suppliers to support your negotiation strategy
• Guide GSMs to develop detailed cost models and utilize them to refine category strategy, define prices, negotiate long term pricing for sourcing and cost reduction
• Lead a team in developing and implementing a comprehensive supply chain strategy by analyzing current market conditions, technology roadmaps, changing geopolitical risks, and supply/demand challenges & opportunities
• Lead the development and implementation of scalable demand planning and forecasting processes to ensure the right materials are available at the right time to meet production schedules
• Manage relationships with suppliers to ensure they are meeting quality and delivery standards, and negotiate contracts and pricing to achieve cost savings and improve supplier performance
• Lead large-scale supplier investment projects from idea to implementation
• Lead the vendor selection process with engineering teams, including raw material specification, vendor technology and capabilities assessment, and alternative product options
• Conduct global market analysis for Battery and Battery Raw Materials trends and innovative technologies to identify new suppliers and partnerships opportunities
• Negotiate high value long-term deals and supply agreements to scale Battery Raw Material capacity to TWh/yr scales
• Drive collaboration with engineering and development teams to understand requirements and ensure supply chain is equipped to meet their needs

What You’ll Bring

• Strong technical writing ability and an ability to explain complex issues in a concise and plain manner
• 10+ years of work experience in Global Supply Management, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Supplier Industrialization Engineering OR Experience in battery cathode materials, inorganic chemistry, chemical or material mass production
• Prior experience with Batteries, Battery Materials preferred but not required
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills, with ability to build strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Experience building and managing a team in a dynamic environment
• Dedication to the Tesla mission of accelerating the transition to renewable energy
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, high-pressure, dynamic environment
• BS Degree in Electrical / Mechanical / Chemical / Industrial / Manufacturing Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science or evidence of experience and exceptional ability; Advanced degrees preferred (e.g. MS, PhD, or MBA)
• Willingness to travel
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively to find solutions to complex issues

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
$84,000 - $246,000/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.
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