Jobs at Tesla – Supply Chain Manager

Job Description:

The Gigafactory Procurement team is looking to hire a skilled Global Supply Manager to execute the infrastructure development sourcing strategy for the new Gigafactory 1 located in Austin, TX. This person should have in-depth knowledge of construction suppliers and contractors and have experience negotiating contracts. A successful candidate will enjoy working in a fast paced, dynamic work place.

Job Responsibilities:

• Analyze historical spend as well as forecast spend and savings by commodity/business.
• Review, analyze and clarify quote packages from suppliers and service providers. Make and present recommendations to award.
• Review change order proposals and make approval or rejection recommendations.
• Support the purchase order closeout process including reconciliation of material receipts, billings, changes, and payments
  Process of data collection and analyzes of spend data for Electrical commodities.
• Execute the Infrastructure Development sourcing strategy for Civil Structural and Architectural.
  Issue RFx (RFQ, RFB, and RFP) for sourcing
• Pre-qualify and synthesize supplier, industry and market research for Electrical commodities to develop sourcing strategy.
• Develop strong stakeholder support and cooperation on electrical commodities ranging from facilities and construction services to material buyouts.
• Develop solid understanding of cost drivers and contracts by commodity
• Maintain day-to-day supplier relationships; act as the lead point of contact for all commercial issues.
• Ensuring commodity spend is managed efficiently and effectively and within contract compliance.
• Identify and negotiate commercial cost reduction opportunities
• Provide analysis of existing requirements and pricing to ensure the most cost-effective options.
• Supporting commodity business planning and savings.
• Support/Lead a strategic sourcing approval process.
• Work on “Lean” initiatives and identify other sourcing efficiencies via benchmarking, VA/VE, competitive quotes and resourcing.
• Interface with Tesla, General Contractor, Supplier, and Bidder senior management
• Establish measurement metrics and tools to monitor progress, such as tracking labor productivity burn rates
  Negotiate, evaluate and issue PO’s
• Support Engineering to identify suppliers available for sourcing.
• Implementing Worldwide/Regional/Country agreements, as necessary, to consolidate suppliers/spend.

Qualification & Experience:

• At least ten (10) years’ experience in purchasing, preferably in the Infrastructure, Construction or Facilities space.
• Additional experience in project controls or construction management preferred.
• Open-minded self-starter with the ability to adapt, improvise and problem solve.
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects with various stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to identify business process issues and drive process improvement.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, Bluebeam and/or Acrobat.
• Excellent analytical and judgment skills. Advanced excel skills a must have.
• Experience in executing Change Management processes and procedures.
• MS or BS in Engineering and/or evidence of exceptional experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
• Organizational skills to manage and track transactional details.
• Hi-tech, construction and/or automotive industry experience.
• Strategic Sourcing, Opportunity Analyses, and Contract Negotiations.

Job Details:

Company: Tesla

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: 

Application Deadline: N/A

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