Supply Chain Manager, Glass & Trims

Supply Chain Manager, Purchasing

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Supply Chain Manager, Purchasing to support our development teams and contract manufacturing partners in the sourcing of direct supply chain components and parts. These include Glass, Glass Trims and Seals parts related to our vehicles. This role will report to our Supply Chain Group Manager and in parallel be an active sourcing resource supporting our various Engineering groups within Tesla.

Responsibilities

Owner of RFQs 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

Drive piece price and tooling negotiation process to ensure that Tesla's pricing met expectations, while meeting supplier industrialization standards of quality, in addition to driving continual cost reduction and avoidance initiatives through price negotiations

Address all areas of category management including category business plans, market conditions, technology roadmaps, cost modeling, and sourcing strategies

Monitor global industry trends, track technology roadmaps, and actively partner with the Design teams to identify/mitigate supply and demand challenges

Manage respective supplier relationships and performance, including but not limited to key supply, cost, and/or quality issues, dispute resolution, supplier scorecards, and periodic business reviews

Lead cross-functional teams to manage project timelines including developing and maintaining action trackers, Gantt charts, and other program management tools related to on-time delivery of supplier parts against Program timing

Develop corrective action plans to mitigate identified risks

Requirements

Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, evidence of exceptional ability, or equivalent experience

3+ years of experience in supply chain management, or commodity management associated with Glass, Glass Trims (Stamping, Bending) and Seals (Injection Molding, Plastic/ Rubber extrusion)

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 (injection molding, stamping, etc.) and assembly processes

Technical and commercial understanding of technical drawings and specifications as well as tooling and manufacturing processes

Proficient knowledge of technical requirements and design of the product and be able to influence cross functional partners with detailed analysis that supports optimized pricing and product sourcing decisions

Excellent negotiation and presentation skills

Compensation & Benefits

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

Expected Compensation $128,000 - $234,000/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.