What To Expect We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Supply Chain Manager to lead the sourcing, strategy, and supplier relationships for complex mechanical and electronical assembly products, to support vehicle chassis development. This individual will work closely with engineering teams, contract manufacturing partners, and external suppliers to ensure that chassis parts meet rigorous performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency standards. Reporting to the Supply Chain Group Manager, you will be a key resource supporting various engineering groups within Tesla, ensuring seamless alignment with Tesla’s autonomous driving goals.
In this fast-paced, dynamic environment, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement sourcing strategies that guarantee optimal supply assurance, pricing, flexibility, quality, and delivery performance. You’ll explore and industrialize a variety of chassis components and sub-assemblies, while building strong relationships with suppliers to meet Tesla’s strategic objectives. This role offers the exciting opportunity to shape the future of autonomous vehicle performance, while advancing Tesla’s mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. This is an opportunity to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and make a lasting impact in an industry that’s transforming the world.
What You'll Do
Lead the end-to-end sourcing and procurement process for chassis components, managing RFQs, contract negotiations, NDAs, General Terms & Conditions, and Piece Price Agreements to ensure transparent and efficient business transactions
Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers for high-performance chassis commodities and sub-system, building a reliable supply base to support the evolving needs of autonomous vehicle dynamic performance
Drive strategic negotiations on piece pricing and product development with suppliers, aligning cost expectations, quality standards, and automotive-grade performance requirements to deliver superior optical components for full self-driving technologies
Collaborate closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to define precise specifications for vehicle ride and handling performance, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance of chassis components
Develop and implement sourcing strategies that align with Tesla’s long-term vision for vehicle dynamic performance, ensuring the right suppliers are in place to meet technological and production demands
Spearhead cost reduction initiatives that balance cost efficiency with uncompromising quality and reliability, optimizing the supply chain for chassis and sub-systems
Analyze current spending and supplier performance, identifying opportunities for consolidation, creating leverage, and exploring alternative sourcing strategies to maximize cost efficiency
What You'll Bring
2+ years of experience in supply chain management or commodity management, preferred with a focus on chassis components, and autonomous vehicles ride-handling technologies
Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to travel up to 25% of the time
Analytical mindset with the ability to build Should-Cost models and cost forecasts
Strong understanding of mechanical product manufacturing processes, and their integration into automotive systems
Proficient knowledge of technical requirements and product design for chassis systems, with the ability to influence cross-functional partners through detailed analysis supporting optimized pricing and sourcing decisions
Benefits Compensation and 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
$84,000 - $156,000/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.
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