Purchasing Lead, Cell Project Engineering

Tesla's Cell Manufacturing Engineering group is looking for a highly motivated Purchasing professional to lead purchasing and cost control initiatives for large CAPEX projects on a Global scale. This role requires a highly organized individual that can develop systems to create and/or enhance purchasing workflows and manage multiple projects simultaneously on a $MM scale.

As a Project Engineering Purchasing Lead, you will join a highly efficient cross-functional project engineering team responsible for developing and delivering complex capital projects and designing/building custom Tesla equipment across multiple sites against aggressive project deadlines. You will be responsible for overseeing the organization's ordering and receiving processes, and ensuring timely, cost-effective procurement methods are followed to expedite the ordering and receiving of goods/services for projects. If you have a strong background in procurement, RFP, RFQ, bid levelling, negotiations, and compliance oversight, and you are looking to take your career to the next level, this role is for you.

• This is a cross-functional role that requires close coordination among different groups internally and externally of Tesla
• Be responsible for creating purchase order POs for multiple projects and tracking them from PO receipt to delivery, including goods receipt and invoicing in Tesla ERP system
• In this role, you will be immersed in early equipment and factory design phases, and act as owner to plan and source custom equipment BOMs and/or infrastructure BOMs and coordinate with Tesla GSM and Finance organizations for early coordination and alignment
• You will also build and leverage strong working relationships with cross-functional partners in engineering and work together with our suppliers to ensure cost, quality, and delivery targets are met to achieve maximum advantage for Tesla and our customers
• Deliver clear-to-build status, material coverage, run-out reports, and other analyses as needed to plan large capital project deployment
• Act as the primary interface with suppliers on delivery status, issues, and resolution
• Escalate to commercial or technical partners when required (procurement, accounts payable, quality, engineering, etc.)
• Source items through approved contracts and preferred vendors; analyze product cost, features, and delivery time to determine the best value products available
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop specifications and manage the procurement solicitation process, including Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Invitations for Bids (IFBs), Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), and informal solicitations
• Provide excellent customer service to internal stakeholders; communicate delays and alternatives proactively

• Degree in Business Administration or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, with experience in high-volume manufacturing highly desired
• Ability to calculate moderately complex figures and accurately report activities and budgets (e.g., extended pricing, discounts, reorder points)
• Experience in sourcing, manufacturing, finance, or supply chain management, with advanced proficiency in MS Excel required
• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP with a solid understanding of discrete manufacturing, bills of material, product lifecycle management, procure to pay processes, and supply chain operations
• Ability to evaluate and analyze data to enable operational decision-making or present clear recommendations to leadership
• Demonstrated skills in supplier operational and relationship management
• Passionate and high energy, with the diplomacy and cooperative style necessary to positively influence others, both inside and outside of Tesla
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Experience in purchasing for large brown-field and green-field manufacturing projects with EPCs firms or in-house custom machinery design teams

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