Supply Chain Manager, Megapack Deployment, Balance of Plant Equipment

Tesla's Supplier Industrialization Megapack (BESS) Deployment team is responsible for critical substation power equipment and top level assembly processes related to development and qualification activities with suppliers. This position involves communicating well with internal and external teams, traveling to suppliers in different regions, and on-the-spot critical decision making. The goal: delivering on time quantities of high quality power equipment to enable extremely rapid deployment of Megapack BESS project locations.

• Analyze the category spend (what, where, who) and develop a nuanced understanding of the commodity landscape to forecast industry trends and gauge emerging competitive forces; Identify buyer and supplier power changes within core materials markets and use industry dynamics to Tesla's advantage
• Evaluate the existing supply base and identify new high-potential suppliers globally; Minimize single-sourced suppliers and create supplier competition; Identify supplier capability and ensure the supply base can support Tesla's growth
• Effectively work with suppliers to negotiate optimal terms for sourcing; Understand the trade-offs between cost, volume, and quality to strike agreements that meet Tesla's performance criteria and secure long-term supply continuity
• Collaborate across the Tesla organization to ensure business objectives are met; Includes the ability to synthesize and communicate findings to senior leaders rapidly and to identify potential supply issues that can affect product strategy actively
• Contract management experience to draft, review and assess RFI's, RFP's, RFQ's, NDAs, Master Service Agreements (MSA), Statement of Work (SOW), and formal communication before the business initiates, and hold parties accountable
• Develop key performance measures for chosen suppliers and negotiate on multiple variables to award longer-term strategic contracts that result in significant cost reduction and improved service levels
• Perform value analysis for final selection of suppliers, including value add benefits and total cost of ownership; Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of related experience in procurement, consulting, automotive or tech; Master's or MBA is a plus
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment
• Ability to make quick decisions with 80% information
• Willingness to operate in a dynamic environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel

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