Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Supply Chain Manager - Manufacturing Capex

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeFremont, CA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent experience is required.
At least 5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or program management is required.
Knowledge of legal contracts and commercial agreements is required.
Expertise in should-cost estimates, supplier proposal analysis, and manufacturing cost breakdowns is required.
Strong communication skills are required to engage with supplier executives and resolve project-level tensions.
Proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Office, and enterprise resource planning/materials requirements planning purchasing systems is required.
Ability to work independently with cross-functional teams, including engineers and supply chain professionals, is required.
Willingness to travel up to 25% is required.

Responsibilities

Improve the cost per gigawatt-hour for Tesla’s battery capital equipment by reducing cost and minimizing risk in the upstream equipment supply chain.
Manage requests for quotations and contracts, ensuring non-disclosure agreements and terms and 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 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 the supply base for assigned subsystems.
Develop unit-rate cost models for battery capital equipment to inform future negotiations.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with industrial chemical processes such as mixing, milling, filtration, pumps, inline process measurement, instrumentation, classifiers, kilns or ovens, feeders, and powder conveyance.

Category	Supply Chain
Location	Fremont, California
Requisition ID	251720
Type	Full-time

Job Description

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.

Job Responsibilities

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

Job Requirements

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%

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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