Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Supply Chain Manager - Software & Connectivity

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePalo Alto, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work in an extremely fast-paced environment.
Strong negotiation skills and experience with software contracts.

Responsibilities

Own requests for quotation and contract management, ensuring non-disclosure agreements, general terms and conditions, price agreements, and related contracts are negotiated, agreed, and appropriately documented.
Drive price negotiations to ensure software and connectivity pricing is best in class.
Drive continual cost reduction and avoidance initiatives through ad hoc price negotiations.
Analyze current spend and suppliers, consolidate spend across the supply base to create leverage, analyze purchasing trends, develop sourcing alternatives, and identify high-potential suppliers globally.
Manage supplier relationships and performance, including dispute resolution.
Develop key performance measures for selected suppliers and negotiate on multiple variables to award longer-term strategic contracts that reduce costs and improve service levels.
Lead the vendor sourcing process and evaluate suppliers, providing commercial guidance on final selection.

Desired Qualifications

Experience working with connectivity operators to negotiate machine-to-machine communications, including pricing negotiations and legal terms and conditions.
Experience working with chip design teams, managing design IP licensing, and negotiating electronic design automation contracts.

Category	Supply Chain
Location	PALO ALTO, California
Requisition ID	285304
Type	Full-time

Job Description

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Supply Chain Manager to support our teams in the sourcing and procurement of Software & Connectivity.  This includes all enterprise software intrinsic to the successful running of our organization, working with various teams across Tesla, including IT, Engineering / Design, Energy, Constructions, etc. It could further include vehicle infotainment software, vehicle connectivity, and design IP. This role will report to our Supply Chain Group Manager.This person will be a member of our Supply Chain Organization supporting the development, implementation, and management of strategies to provide Tesla with optimal supply assurance, pricing, flexibility, quality and delivery performance.   The Supply Chain Manager builds and leverages strong working relationships with our engineering teams and key suppliers to assure cost, quality, and delivery targets are met.   They work toward good supplier relationships and total costs of ownership to achieve maximum advantage for Tesla and our customers.Tesla is a fast-moving, dynamic environment where flexibility and adaptability are key attributes needed for success.   The successful candidate will be a self-starter; motivated with expert overall Sourcing Expertise.

Job Responsibilities

Owner of RFQ's and contract management - ensure Non-Disclosure Agreements, General Terms & Conditions, Price Agreements, and other related contracts are negotiated, agreed, and appropriately documented
Drive price negotiations to ensure that Tesla’s software & connectivity pricing is best in class
Drive continual cost reduction and avoidance initiatives through ad hoc price negotiations
Analyze current spend and evaluate current suppliers. Consolidate spend across supply base to create leverage, analyze purchasing trends and develop sourcing alternatives. Identify new high potential suppliers on global basis
Manage respective supplier relationships and performance, including but not limited to dispute resolution
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
Lead the vendor sourcing process; evaluate and provide commercial guidance on final selection of suppliers

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering or equivalent experience
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment
Strong negotiation skills, and experience with software contracts
Experience in working with connectivity operators to negotiate machine-to-machine (M2M) communications, including pricing negotiation and legal terms & conditions, etc. is a plus
Experience working along chip design teams, managing the licensing of Design IP, and negotiating EDA contracts is a plus

About the Company

Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Tesla makes electric cars and batteries that store power for homes and utilities, and it develops self-driving software and humanoid robots. In 2023, its Model Y became the first electric vehicle to rank as the world's best-selling car. Buyers order the Model 3 sedan, Model Y SUV, or Cybertruck pickup directly from Tesla instead of through dealers, and they charge on its Supercharger fast-charging network. It also sells Megapack and Powerwall batteries, runs a robotaxi service, and charges drivers a monthly fee for self-driving software that still needs their supervision. Tesla was founded in 2003, with Elon Musk as its lead early investor and a recognized co-founder, and it is based in Austin, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Austin, TX
Founded: 2003

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