Supply Chain Manager, Indirect Procurement

About the role

• Supply Chain Manager, Indirect Procurement | Tesla (Supply Chain)
• Location: AUSTIN, Texas | Req ID: 263803 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Global Supply Chain Manager or Buyer to support the sourcing of Indirect categories. This may include Consulting, Financial, Marketing, Service Centers, Delivery Centers, Uniforms, Security, Environmental and Safety services as well as employee benefits 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.

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 Organization.

What You'll Do

• Develop sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives to ensure optimal outcomes
• Analyze current spend, purchasing trends, and evaluate existing suppliers while identifying new high-potential alternatives
• Own RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes, ensuring all commercial terms are agreed upon and documented
• Evaluate supplier proposals, drive price negotiations, and recommend selections that achieve cost savings, avoidance, or containment, including supplier consolidation opportunities
• Negotiate long-term strategic contracts, develop key performance measures, and drive continual cost reduction initiatives through ad hoc negotiations and multi-variable discussions
• Ensure appropriate positioning of NDAs, SOWs, and Master Purchase Agreements before initiating business, while monitoring market conditions, technology roadmaps, and supply/demand challenges
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, dispute resolution, and core competencies using industry cost models; collaborate with business units to develop, implement, and improve programs
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve programs with collaboration with business units

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 1-8+ years of related work experience in Procurement or Consulting (preferable)
• A knack for strategic thinking and contract negotiations
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment
• Ability to make quick decisions with 80% information
• Willingness to operate in a dynamic environment with changes in scope
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel

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)