Tesla · 3 months ago
Supply Chain Manager, Capex
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$101K/yr - $189K/yr
5+ years expTesla is looking for a skilled and motivated Capital Equipment Supply Chain Manager to join their team. The role involves sourcing strategic battery capital equipment and improving cost efficiency while managing supplier relationships and contracts.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
This role will focus on improving the $/GWh for Tesla’s battery capital equipment by reducing cost and minimizing risk in the upstream equipment supply chain
Manage RFQs and contracts, ensuring Non-Disclosure Agreements and Terms & Conditions are negotiated and documented
Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to identify capable suppliers, enforce sourcing best practices, and recommend suppliers based on quote analysis
Build strong supplier relationships to achieve forecasting, allocation, quality, cost, and delivery goals
Negotiate pricing and terms, issue purchase orders, and support cost management and design changes
Develop technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, technology, and supply base for assigned sub-systems
Develop unit rate cost models for Battery Capital Equipment to inform future negotiations
Qualification
Required
Degree in Industrial or Chemical Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent experience
5+ years in Sourcing, Procurement, or Program Management
Knowledge of legal contracts and commercial agreements
Expertise in should-cost estimates, supplier proposal analysis, and manufacturing cost breakdowns
Strong communication skills to engage with supplier executives and resolve project-level tensions
Proficient in Excel, MS Office, and ERP/MRP purchasing systems
Ability to work independently with cross-functional teams, including Engineers and Supply Chain
Willingness to travel up to 25%
Preferred
Experience with industrial chemical processes such as mixing, milling, filtration, pumps, inline process measurement, instrumentation, classifiers, kilns/ovens, feeders, powder conveyance is a plus
Benefits
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
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$20.12BKey Investors
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2024-10-05Post Ipo Debt· $783M
2023-09-13Grant· $159.6M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Vaibhav Taneja
Chief Financial Officer
Tom Zhu
SVP of Automotive
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