Supply Chain Manager, Capex

What To Expect
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Capital Equipment Supply Chain Manager to join Tesla’s team. You will support our global Manufacturing and Engineering groups by sourcing strategic battery capital equipment for current and future projects. Join us to contribute to Tesla’s mission of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where adaptability is key.

What You'll Do

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

What You'll Bring

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

Experience with industrial chemical processes such as mixing, milling, filtration, pumps, inline process measurement, instrumentation, classifiers, kilns/ovens, feeders, powder conveyance is a plus

Willingness to travel up to 25%

Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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

$101,280 - $189,000/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.

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