Strategic Sourcing Manager - Connectors

Job Description

Tesla was founded in 2003 with the goal of accelerating the transition to sustainable energy and protecting the planet Earth. Through solar energy, batteries, and electric vehicles, we are building a world of amazing abundance.<br><br>At Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg, we manufacture the Model Y, and starting in 2027, we’ll produce everything from battery cells to electric vehicles. This is unique in Europe. Our international team consists of over 12,000 employees from 130 countries. We hire talent at all skill levels - prior experience in the automotive industry is not required. Would you like to help write the next chapter in Tesla’s success story and work at one of Germany’s most modern workplaces? Then this is the right place for you!<br><br>We are seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead strategic sourcing for interconnect commodities, including high speed data connectors and related electromechanical components in a fast-paced manufacturing and technology environment. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of strategic sourcing experience in electronics/electromechanical commodities and excels at collaborating with engineering teams to understand technical requirements, building strong supplier relationships, performing detailed cost modeling, and negotiating favorable purchase agreements that deliver value and mitigate risk. We’d prefer to have candidates who have familiarity with manufacturing methods used to scale electromechanical components, with knowledge of wiring harnesses, connectors, and PCBA.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for electronics and electromechanical components 
• Partner closely with engineering and cross-functional teams to deeply understand technical requirements and translate them into effective sourcing strategies 
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, including performance management and continuous improvement programs 
• Conduct detailed cost modeling and analysis to identify savings opportunities and support fact-based negotiations 
• Negotiate and manage purchase agreements, supply contracts, and long-term pricing arrangements 
• Identify and qualify new suppliers while maintaining a robust and resilient supply base 

Job Requirements

• Proven experience in procurement or strategic sourcing, specifically with electronics and electromechanical components in a manufacturing or technology environment 
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with engineering teams to understand technical requirements and establish effective sourcing strategies 
• Strong experience managing supplier relationships and driving supplier performance 
• Solid background in cost modeling and financial analysis 
• Excellent negotiation skills with a track record of successfully negotiating purchase agreements and contracts 
• Candidates are expected to uphold and actively promote sustainability principles in their daily work, operating in line with Tesla Global Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S) Policy and EMAS requirements, fostering a culture of continuous environmental improvement.