Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Supply Chain Manager - Deployment Labor

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A degree in Electrical Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain, or equivalent experience in utility or renewable energy sectors.
At least 5 years of experience in utility procurement, renewable energy project sourcing, electrical equipment supply chain, or utility EPC management; construction management or project management experience with supply chain exposure is also considered.
Direct experience in the utility and/or renewable energy industry.
Understanding of utility procurement processes, expectations, and timelines.
Experience collaborating with engineering, customer, and regional requirements at both project and program levels.
Ability to solve complex problems and make quick decisions in fast-moving renewable energy project environments.
Deep understanding of electrical infrastructure supply chains and utility market dynamics.
Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and large-scale ERP platforms, particularly purchasing ERPs.
Willingness to travel 10% or more to electrical equipment manufacturing facilities and utility project sites.

Responsibilities

Negotiate optimal terms for specialized electrical labor, balancing cost, quality, and timelines for utility-scale renewable construction projects.
Develop and leverage in-depth should-cost analysis to achieve the lowest total cost of ownership.
Develop and maintain a strategic supply base and create competitive supplier networks.
Identify high-potential suppliers with proven track records in utility-scale projects, grid interconnection, and renewable energy installations.
Develop key performance indicators for EPC contractors focused on quality standards required for grid interconnection.
Conduct spend segmentation of assigned categories to identify tail spend and cost-saving opportunities across the enterprise.

Desired Qualifications

Experience building and developing unit-based labor contracts that support nationwide deployment schedules.

Category	Supply Chain
Location	AUSTIN, Texas
Requisition ID	284708
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>Tesla's Energy Deployment team is seeking candidates with construction procurement and Engineering, Procurement & Construction agreement (EPC) experience. This role will primarily involve identifyingsuppliers and negotiating agreements to perform civil and electrical services for utility-scale energy storage projects including substation construction procurement.  </p><p>This position involves deep engagement with the global utility and renewable energy supply chain ecosystem, traveling to projects & suppliers across different regions, and making critical decisions that directly impact grid-scale energy storage deployments. The goal: to enable rapid deployment of utility-scale Megapack BESS installations while coordinating with project management and construction schedules to optimize the right labor and equipment in the right place at the right time. </p>

Job Responsibilities

Negotiate optimal terms for specialized electrical labor. Understand trade-offs between cost, quality, and timelines specific to utility-scale renewable construction projects
Experience building and developing unit-based labor contracts that support nationwide aggressive deployment schedules is a plus
Develop and leverage in-depth should-cost analysis to achieve the lowest total cost of ownership
Develop and maintain a strategic supply base and create competitive supplier networks
Identify high-potential suppliers with proven track records in utility-scale projects, grid interconnection, and renewable energy installations
Develop KPIs for EPC contractors with a focus on quality standards required for grid interconnection
Conduct spend segmentation of assigned categories to identify tail spend and cost savings opportunities across the enterprise

Job Requirements

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience in utility/renewable energy sectors
5+ years of experience in utility procurement, renewable energy project sourcing, electrical equipment supply chain, or utility EPC management. Prior construction management or project management experience with supply chain exposure to be considered
Direct experience within utility and/or renewable energy industry
Understanding of utility procurement processes, expectations and timelines
Experience collaborating with various engineering, customer, and regional requirements at both project and program levels
Ability to solve complex problems and make quick decisions in fast-moving renewable energy project environments
Deep understanding of electrical infrastructure supply chains and utility market dynamics
Proficient with Excel, PowerPoint, and large-scale ERP platforms, particularly purchasing ERPs
Willingness to travel (10+%) to electrical equipment manufacturing facilities and utility project sites

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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