Tesla · 4 hours ago
Procurement Specialist
Buffalo, New York
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$61K/yr - $92K/yr
5+ years expTesla is looking for a skilled Procurement Specialist to execute its infrastructure development sourcing strategy. The role involves developing cost-effective sourcing strategies for various construction projects and managing supplier relationships to ensure operational efficiency and cost savings.
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Responsibilities
Actively lower costs by sourcing and onboarding additional vendors into the procurement system, negotiating pricing agreements, and working directly with vendors to reduce expenses
Collaborate with Infrastructure and Workplace Teams to assess purchase order (PO) needs, draft POs, track deliveries, and resolve invoices or supplier issues efficiently
Manage facilities and construction spares and commodities of stock, ensuring optimal inventory levels and cost efficiency
Lead sourcing efforts for electrical, mechanical, janitorial, and construction commodities, including facilities and construction services, while maintaining supplier relationships
Conduct market research and spend analysis to develop informed sourcing strategies, pre-qualify suppliers, and negotiate cost reduction opportunities
Implement global/regional agreements to consolidate suppliers, analyze historical and projected spend, and optimize contracts for cost-effective pricing
Drive cost-saving initiatives through benchmarking, competitive quoting, and 'Lean' practices, while supporting purchase order reconciliation and resolving commercial issues with vendors
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in purchasing and project management for Civil, Structural, Architectural, and MEP in industrial, manufacturing, distribution, or mission-critical construction projects
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Bluebeam, and Acrobat, with strong analytical and decision-making skills
Expertise in strategic sourcing, opportunity analysis, contract negotiations, and managing various contract types (Lump Sum, GMP, Cost-plus, T&M)
Proven ability to identify cost drivers, resolve supplier or business process issues, and drive continuous improvement
Strong organizational skills to manage detailed transactions, track progress, and handle multiple tasks independently
Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
Experience in building and maintaining supplier relationships to ensure operational efficiency and cost savings
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
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20.12BKey Investors
Societe GeneraleEuropean UnionPennDOT
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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