Global Supply Manager, Merchandise

at  Tesla

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What to Expect
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Global Supply Manager to support the sourcing of Tesla Merchandise. This team member will manage Tesla’s spend, supplier agreements, supplier relationships, sourcing, negotiations, and stakeholders within the North America-based Merchandise and Vehicle Accessories team. The role is focused on supporting the development, implementation, and management of sourcing strategies to provide Tesla with optimal supply assurance, pricing, flexibility, quality, and performance.
Tesla is a fast-moving, dynamic environment where flexbility and adaptability are key attributes needed for success. The candidate will be a self-starter; eager to learn about Tesla’s Global Supply Management Organization.

What You’ll Do

• Develop sourcing and negotiation strategies that deliver against business objectives across a wide range of diverse custom-designed lifestyle products featured on shop.tesla.com
• Responsible for sourcing activities across Merchandise including: analyzing current spend & purchasing trends, developing should-cost analysis for NPI products launched, evaluating current suppliers, and identifying new high-potential suppliers to develop sourcing alternatives
• Collaborate with multiple Tesla internal project managers under the Merchandise team to support their procurement needs, as well as evaluate and provide guidance on final selection of suppliers
• Own the execution of RFI’s, RFP’s, and RFQ’s - ensuring all commercial terms are agreed and documented - and evaluate supplier business proposals and present recommendations that will result in cost savings, avoidance, or containment
• Drive price negotiations processes to ensure that Tesla’s commodity pricing is best-in-class, and drive continual cost reduction/avoidance initiatives through ad hoc price negotiations
• Monitor current category market conditions, technology roadmaps, and identify supply/demand challenges and opportunities
• Manage respective supplier relationships and performance, evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models, and identify supplier consolidation opportunities that will generate savings

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, experience, evidence of exceptional ability, or equivalent
• At least 2-3 years of related work experience in Procurement or Consulting (preferable)
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work in an extremely fast-paced environment
• Ability to make quick decisions with 80% information
• Ability to work cross-functionally among Engineering, Programs, and Finance teams
• Willingness to operate in a dynamic environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

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)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 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

Expected Compensation
$72,000 - $264,000/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.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

• Develop sourcing and negotiation strategies that deliver against business objectives across a wide range of diverse custom-designed lifestyle products featured on shop.tesla.com
• Responsible for sourcing activities across Merchandise including: analyzing current spend & purchasing trends, developing should-cost analysis for NPI products launched, evaluating current suppliers, and identifying new high-potential suppliers to develop sourcing alternatives
• Collaborate with multiple Tesla internal project managers under the Merchandise team to support their procurement needs, as well as evaluate and provide guidance on final selection of suppliers
• Own the execution of RFI’s, RFP’s, and RFQ’s - ensuring all commercial terms are agreed and documented - and evaluate supplier business proposals and present recommendations that will result in cost savings, avoidance, or containment
• Drive price negotiations processes to ensure that Tesla’s commodity pricing is best-in-class, and drive continual cost reduction/avoidance initiatives through ad hoc price negotiations
• Monitor current category market conditions, technology roadmaps, and identify supply/demand challenges and opportunities
• Manage respective supplier relationships and performance, evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models, and identify supplier consolidation opportunities that will generate saving