Supply Chain Manager, Interior Modules

About the role

• Supply Chain Manager, Interior Modules | Tesla (Supply Chain)
• Location: Fremont, California | Req ID: 283246 | Job Type: Full-time
• What to Expect

We are looking for a motivated Supply Chain Manager to support our development teams and contract manufacturing partners in the sourcing of Direct Supply Chain components and parts. These could include specific parts related to one of our automobiles (Model 3, Model Y, etc.), Tesla Energy, Batteries, and/or any other components intrinsic to the successful running of the organization. This role will report to the Supply Chain Lead and will be an active sourcing resource supporting various Engineering groups within Tesla.

The Supply Chain Manager builds and leverages strong working relationships with engineering teams and key suppliers to assure cost, quality, and delivery targets are met, working toward total cost of ownership to achieve maximum advantage for Tesla and our customers.

What You'll Do

• Own RFI's, RFP's, and RFQ's — ensuring all commercial terms are agreed upon and documented, including NDAs, SOWs, and Master Purchase Agreements
• Drive price negotiations and continual cost reduction/avoidance initiatives to ensure Tesla's commodity pricing is best in class
• Address all areas of category management including business plans, global market and pricing analysis, and procurement support
• Analyze current spend, evaluate and consolidate the supply base to create leverage, and identify new high-potential suppliers on a global basis
• Manage supplier relationships and performance, including dispute resolution, and develop key performance measures for strategic suppliers
• Develop sourcing and negotiation strategies that deliver against business objectives and achieve sustainable supplier relationships
• Lead the vendor selection process with engineering teams, evaluating supplier core competencies, business proposals, and competitive positioning using industry cost models

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or Chemistry and/or equivalent experience or evidence of exceptional ability
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work in an extremely fast-paced environment.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, procurement, or a related field
• Strong negotiation skills with demonstrated experience managing supplier contracts and driving cost savings
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and market trends to inform sourcing decisions
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, finance, and operations teams
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

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)

Expected Compensation$104,000 - $192,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefitsPay 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.