Supply Chain Manager, Deployment Labor

About the role

• Supply Chain Manager, Deployment Labor | Tesla (Supply Chain)
• Location: AUSTIN, Texas | Req ID: 284708 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

Tesla's Energy Deployment team is seeking candidates with construction procurement and Engineering, Procurement & Construction agreement (EPC) experience. This role will primarily involve identifyingsuppliers and negotiating agreements to perform civil and electrical services for utility-scale energy storage projects including substation construction procurement.

This position involves deep engagement with the global utility and renewable energy supply chain ecosystem, traveling to projects & suppliers across different regions, and making critical decisions that directly impact grid-scale energy storage deployments. The goal: to enable rapid deployment of utility-scale Megapack BESS installations while coordinating with project management and construction schedules to optimize the right labor and equipment in the right place at the right time.

What You'll Do

• Negotiate optimal terms for specialized electrical labor. Understand trade-offs between cost, quality, and timelines specific to utility-scale renewable construction projects
• Experience building and developing unit-based labor contracts that support nationwide aggressive deployment schedules is a plus
• Develop and leverage in-depth should-cost analysis to achieve the lowest total cost of ownership
• Develop and maintain a strategic supply base and create competitive supplier networks
• Identify high-potential suppliers with proven track records in utility-scale projects, grid interconnection, and renewable energy installations
• Develop KPIs for EPC contractors with a focus on quality standards required for grid interconnection
• Conduct spend segmentation of assigned categories to identify tail spend and cost savings opportunities across the enterprise

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience in utility/renewable energy sectors
• 5+ years of experience in utility procurement, renewable energy project sourcing, electrical equipment supply chain, or utility EPC management. Prior construction management or project management experience with supply chain exposure to be considered
• Direct experience within utility and/or renewable energy industry
• Understanding of utility procurement processes, expectations and timelines
• Experience collaborating with various engineering, customer, and regional requirements at both project and program levels
• Ability to solve complex problems and make quick decisions in fast-moving renewable energy project environments
• Deep understanding of electrical infrastructure supply chains and utility market dynamics
• Proficient with Excel, PowerPoint, and large-scale ERP platforms, particularly purchasing ERPs
• Willingness to travel (10+%) to electrical equipment manufacturing facilities and utility project sites

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Medical plans > 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 Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 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 (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)