Supply Chain Manager, Structures

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Global Supply Manager to support our development teams and contract manufacturing partners in the sourcing of Direct Supply Chain components and parts. These will include specific parts related to Optimus, our general-purpose robotic humanoid that’s currently under development and/or any other components intrinsic to the successful running of the organization.

In this role, you will own and manage the Mechanicals Structures commodity strategy including leading supplier selection decisions, managing and developing key supplier relationships, driving commercial cost reductions and supporting new product introductions from a supply chain perspective. As a Supply Chain Manager, you will build and leverage strong working relationships with cross-functional partners in engineering and work together with our suppliers to assure cost, quality and delivery targets are met to achieve maximum advantage for Tesla and our customers.

• Own commodity strategy for Mechanical Structures for Tesla Robotics products including developing and maintaining relationships with strategic partners and identifying new suppliers as needed to support Tesla’s business and technical requirements
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Manager counterparts managing PCBAs for Vehicle and ensure commodity strategy aligns across all Tesla product platforms
• Own RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs in support of Tesla projects and lead supplier selection decisions
• Assess supplier capabilities and capacity to support Tesla’s current and future technical and demand requirements; ensure suppliers selected can scale and grow with Tesla
• Lead and execute supplier resourcing projects as needed
• Build and develop cost models to aid in commercial cost negotiations
• Drive commercial cost negotiations with suppliers to ensure Tesla receives best possible pricing, leverage cost models and analysis on current market conditions
• Lead contract negotiations with suppliers to complete supply, development, licensing and service agreements as needed
• Manage respective supplier relationships and performance, including but not limited to dispute resolution, supplier scorecards, and periodic business reviews. Communicate key supply, cost, and/or quality issues with management teams. Develop corrective action plans to mitigate identified risks. Ability to build and maintain relationships with cross-functional teams and influence timely decisions with key stakeholders to support our mission. Monitor current market conditions and technology roadmaps to proactively identify and address any supply challenges and to determine future business opportunities
• Owner of RFQ's and contract management - ensure Non-Disclosure Agreements, General Terms & Conditions, Piece Price Agreements, and other related contracts are negotiated, agreed and appropriately documented before business is initiated

• 5 years of experience in supply chain management or commodity management associated to sensors and/or electronics
• Experience with mechanical engineering concepts related to the commodity and ability to generate bottom-up should costs based on the understanding of manufacturing process
• Proficient knowledge of technical requirements & design of the product and be able to influence cross functional partners with detailed analysis that supports optimized pricing and product sourcing decisions
• Experience with mechanical and/or electrical engineering concepts related to the commodity and ability to generate bottom-up should costs based on the understanding of manufacturing process
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering or Chemistry, experience, or evidence of exceptional ability, or equivalent experience

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)
• 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

$82,800 - $189,000/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.