Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Global Supply Manager - SI Hardware

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

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

About the Job

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement, focused on electronics module manufacturing, thermal management systems, or high-performance hardware integration.
A bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, operations management, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering, or equivalent experience or evidence of exceptional ability.
Excellent data-driven decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Proven ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business goals and delivering measurable impact.
Strong communication and negotiation skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders across teams and levels.
Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, finance, and legal teams to align and execute sourcing strategies.
Ability to build and maintain strong supplier relationships that support strategic collaboration and mutual growth.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic sourcing for critical SI hardware components, including module and rack-level system integration; RDIMM, HBM, SSDs, other high-speed memory technologies, and custom storage platforms; and cooling solutions such as liquid cooling, cold plates, thermal interface materials, and airflow systems.
Own the full sourcing lifecycle, including driving requests for quotations, contract negotiations covering NDAs, GTCs, and piece pricing, and supplier onboarding.
Develop and manage long-term strategic agreements that deliver cost, quality, and delivery advantages.
Ensure compliance with industrialization standards and landed cost targets.
Partner with engineering teams to define technical requirements and validate supplier capabilities, including thermal performance, power delivery, reliability, and scalability.
Evaluate suppliers based on yield, manufacturability, and total cost of ownership.
Support new product introduction and ramp-to-scale with risk mitigation plans.
Track technology roadmaps, supply and demand trends, and emerging materials or packaging innovations.
Identify and act on supply chain risks, including semiconductor shortages, logistics constraints, and geopolitical factors, and build contingency plans for mission-critical components.
Communicate sourcing strategies, risks, and opportunities across engineering, finance, legal, and operations.
Champion the company's long-term supply chain vision and innovation goals.

Category	Supply Chain
Location	PALO ALTO, California
Requisition ID	271310
Type	Full-time

Job Description

Tesla is seeking a world-class Global Supply Manager (GSM) to lead the end-to-end sourcing strategy for next-generation SI hardware systems, powering Tesla’s autonomous driving, large-scale SI inference, and datacenter-scale compute platforms. This role is critical in enabling Tesla’s evolution toward high-performance, scalable compute platforms — whether focused on module and rack-level system integration or advanced silicon components like RDIMM and datacenter-grade memory. You will own the end-to-end supply chain strategy for key hardware elements that power Tesla’s autonomous driving, SI inference, and large-scale compute infrastructure. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical understanding of electronics manufacturing, thermal systems, and advanced packaging with expert sourcing acumen to drive innovation, cost efficiency, and supply resilience. This role requires a proactive mindset, cross-functional influence, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact environment where technical excellence and execution speed are paramount.

Job Responsibilities

Lead strategic sourcing for critical SI hardware components, including:

Module and rack-level system integration (mechanical, thermal, electrical, and software co-design)
RDIMM, HBM, SSDs, and other high-speed memory technologies, custom storage platforms
Cooling solutions (liquid, cold plates, thermal interface materials, airflow systems)

Own the full sourcing lifecycle:

Drive RFQs, contract negotiations (NDAs, GTCs, piece pricing), and supplier onboarding
Develop and manage long-term strategic agreements that deliver cost, quality, and delivery advantages
Ensure compliance with Tesla’s industrialization standards and landed cost targets

Partner with engineering teams to define technical requirements and validate supplier capabilities:

Collaborate on thermal performance, power delivery, reliability, and scalability
Evaluate suppliers based on yield, manufacturability, and TCO (Total Cost of Ownership)
Support NPI (New Product Introduction) and ramp-to-scale with clear risk mitigation plans

Monitor global market dynamics:

Track technology roadmaps, supply/demand trends, and emerging materials or packaging innovations
Identify and act on supply chain risks (e.g., semiconductor shortages, logistics constraints, geopolitical factors)
Build contingency plans for mission-critical components

Influence at the executive level:

Communicate sourcing strategies, risks, and opportunities clearly across engineering, finance, legal, and operations
Champion Tesla’s long-term supply chain vision and innovation goals

Job Requirements

5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement, with a focus on electronics module manufacturing, thermal management systems, or high-performance hardware integration
Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience or evidence of exceptional ability
Excellent data-driven decision making, problem solving and analytical skills 
Proven ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies that align with business goals and drive measurable impact
Exceptional communication and negotiation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple teams and levels
Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, finance, and legal team to drive alignment and execute sourcing strategies
Ability to build and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring strategic collaboration and mutual growth

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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