Supply Chain Manager, Glass & Chemicals

at  Tesla

JOB TYPE

Full-time
Tesla participates in the E-Verify Program
What to Expect
We are looking for a motivated Supply Chain Program Manager to support our development teams and contract manufacturing partners in sourcing glass & chemicals used in our vehicles, powertrain units, Tesla Energy products and/or new programs (Direct Supply Chain parts). This role will report to our Supply Chain Sr Manager and in parallel be an active sourcing resource supporting our various groups (Engineering, Finance, etc.) within Tesla. Open to other locations: Fremont, CA and Austin, TX.

What You’ll Do

• 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
• Drive negotiation for piece price and product development to ensure that Tesla’s pricing meets best-landed-cost expectations as well as Supplier Industrialization standards of Best-In-Class quality
• Execute on data analytics initiatives, supply chain process improvements, and other strategic program management objectives for the assigned commodity scope
• Participate in design reviews, change control meetings, and other technical discussions with Engineering partners and comfortably communicate both internally and externally to drive decisions from cost and supply reliability perspectives
• Manage respective supplier relationships and performance, including but not limited to dispute resolution, supplier scorecards, and periodic business reviews
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with cross-functional teams and influence timely decisions with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to support program launch
• Build and implement strategies to the external environment and internal goals for the respective parts and communicate key supply, cost or quality issues with management teams and develop corrective action plans to mitigate identified risks

What You’ll Bring

• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience or evidence of exceptional ability
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain management or commodity management, experience associated to supply chain or operations project management is preferred
• Proficient knowledge of supply chain and procurement strategies in mechanical designs to influence cross functional teams and drive sourcing decisions with detailed cost and supply analysis
• Capability to drive competitive landed-cost and sustainability based on the understanding of product chemistry and manufacturing process
• Excellent negotiation skills by building out should-cost models, leveraging competitive options, and healthy supplier partnership
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

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, depending on level + 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.

• 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
• Drive negotiation for piece price and product development to ensure that Tesla’s pricing meets best-landed-cost expectations as well as Supplier Industrialization standards of Best-In-Class quality
• Execute on data analytics initiatives, supply chain process improvements, and other strategic program management objectives for the assigned commodity scope
• Participate in design reviews, change control meetings, and other technical discussions with Engineering partners and comfortably communicate both internally and externally to drive decisions from cost and supply reliability perspectives
• Manage respective supplier relationships and performance, including but not limited to dispute resolution, supplier scorecards, and periodic business reviews
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with cross-functional teams and influence timely decisions with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to support program launch
• Build and implement strategies to the external environment and internal goals for the respective parts and communicate key supply, cost or quality issues with management teams and develop corrective action plans to mitigate identified risk