Supply Chain Manager, Optimus Castings

Tesla Motors, Inc.
104000 - 192000 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Fremont
Sep 26, 2026
What to Expect We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Supply Chain Manager to support our development teams andcontract manufacturing partners in the sourcing of Direct Supply Chain components and parts. These couldinclude specific parts related to our Optimus humanoid robot program, as well as batteries, electromechanicalassemblies, actuators, sensors, and any other components intrinsic to the successful development and scaling ofthe organization. This role will report to a Lead Supply Chain Manager and serve as an active sourcing resourcesupporting our various Engineering groups within Tesla. What You'll Do Owner of RFQ's - ensuring all commercial terms are agreed and documented. Ensures Non-Disclosure Agreements, General Terms & Conditions, Piece Price Agreements, and other related contracts are negotiated and appropriately before business is initiated Drive piece price and tooling negotiation process to ensure that Tesla's commodity pricing met Best-In-Class expectations, while meeting Supplier Industrialization standards of Best-In-Class quality, in addition to driving continual cost reduction and avoidance initiatives through ad-hoc price negotiations Address all areas of commodity management including commodity business plans, market conditions, technology roadmaps, cost modeling, and sourcing strategies Monitor global industry trends, track technology roadmaps, and actively partner with the Design teams to identify/mitigate supply and demand challenges Manage respective supplier relationships and performance, including but not limited to dispute resolution, supplier scorecards, and periodic business reviews Participate in design reviews, change control meetings, and other technical discussions with Engineering partners Lead cross-functional teams to manage project timelines including developing and maintaining action trackers, Gantt charts, and other program management tools related to on-time delivery of supplier parts against Program timing What You'll Bring Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering or Chemistry and/or equivalent experience or evidence of exceptional ability Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment 3+ years' experience with mechanical engineering concepts related to the commodity and ability to generate bottom-up should costs based on the understanding of manufacturing process Technical & commercial understanding of tooling and manufacturing processes on metal forming with excellent negotiation skills Proficient knowledge of technical requirements & design of the product and be able to influence cross functional partners with detailed analysis that supports optimized pricing and product sourcing decisions Ability to travel up to 25% of the time 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 $104,000 - $192,000/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.