Tesla

Makes electric cars, robotaxis and grid batteries

Supply Chain Manager - High Voltage PCBA

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 sourcing or procurement experience for PCBA, mechanical, or electronics manufacturing.
A degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering is preferred, or equivalent experience.
Ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business goals and deliver measurable impact.
Strong data-driven decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills, including ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with tight deadlines.
Communication and negotiation skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple teams and levels.
Ability to work with engineering, operations, finance, and legal teams to drive alignment and execute sourcing strategies.
Ability to build and maintain supplier relationships that support strategic collaboration and mutual growth.
Knowledge of core PCBA manufacturing, material planning, inventory control, should-cost analysis, and risk management.
Understanding of the PCBA process, including surface-mount technology, through-hole processes, testing, and final assembly.
Knowledge of key automotive semiconductors, including microcontrollers, systems-on-chip, and power electronics such as MOSFETs and IGBTs.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end RFx process, including preparing and issuing requests for quotation to potential manufacturing and supply partners, evaluating responses, negotiating terms, advocating a path, securing internal approvals, and nominating selected partners that meet strategic objectives.
Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to coordinate new product introduction and scaling to mass production.
Develop, align, and execute category strategies to meet long-term supply chain objectives, and partner with stakeholders to inform and influence executive-level decisions.
Develop understanding of the supply base, fabrication and assembly processes, materials, lead times, global trends and dynamics, emerging technologies, and other relevant factors to support proactive decision-making.
Evaluate global supply chain risks and develop contingency plans to support high-volume production requirements.
Ensure non-disclosure agreements, general terms and conditions, piece price agreements, and related contracts are in place before initiating business.
Establish key performance indicators and monitoring processes for selected suppliers to provide visibility into trends, risks, and opportunities.

Category	Supply Chain
Location	PALO ALTO, California
Requisition ID	286793
Type	Full-time

Job Description

<p>Tesla is seeking an exceptional Global Supply Manager (GSM) to lead electronics hardware sourcing for our most exciting and transformative products. In this role, you'll develop, refine, and execute sourcing strategies for PCBAs, custom mechanical parts, and finished assemblies. By ensuring access to advanced technologies at the most competitive terms and costs, you will play a pivotal role in commercializing tomorrow's innovations. </p><p>The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in sourcing, to include contract manufacturing, PCBA, mechanical fabrication, and semiconductor supply chains. Reporting to the Supply Chain Group Manager, you'll also serve as a key sourcing partner for Tesla's engineering groups. By fostering robust relationships with suppliers and cross-functional teams, you'll drive cost, quality, and delivery performance as you continuously strive to optimize the total cost of ownership. At Tesla, our fast-paced, dynamic environment demands flexibility and adaptability. We're looking for a talented self-starter with a balance of sourcing expertise, technical inclination, and motivation to thrive in an impactful and visible role. </p>

Job Responsibilities

Own the RFx Process: Lead the end-to-end RFx cycle, including preparing and issuing RFQ(s) to potential manufacturing and supply partners; performing thorough analysis and evaluation of responses; driving negotiations for optimal terms; advocating a path and securing internal approvals; and nominating the selected partner(s) that meet Tesla’s strategic objectives
Collaborate on Product Launches: Partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to orchestrate seamless New Product Introduction (NPI) and efficient scaling to mass production
Build Category Strategies: Develop, align, and execute comprehensive category strategies to meet Tesla’s long-term supply chain objectives and effectively partner with stakeholders to inform and influence executive-level decisions
Become a Category Expert: Gain a deep understanding of the supply base; fabrication and assembly processes, materials, lead times, global trends and dynamics, emerging technologies, and other nuances to enable proactive decision-making
Assess and Mitigate Risks: Evaluate global supply chain risks and develop robust contingency plans to support Tesla's high-volume production requirements
Contract Management: Ensure Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), General Terms & Conditions, Piece Price Agreements, and related contracts are in place before initiating business
Develop Supplier Performance Metrics: Establish key performance indicators and monitoring processes for selected suppliers, to enable visibility to trends, risks, and opportunities

Job Requirements

Experience and education: 5+ years in sourcing or procurement for PCBA, mechanical, or electronics manufacturing; a degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, or Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering is preferred, or equivalent experience
Strategic sourcing: Proven ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies that align with business goals and deliver measurable impact
Analytical mindset: Strong data-driven decision making, problem solving, and analytical skills; thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with tight deadlines
Communication and negotiation: Exceptional communication and negotiation skills; able to influence stakeholders across multiple teams and levels
Cross-functional collaboration: Works with engineering, operations, finance, and legal to drive alignment and execute sourcing strategies
Supplier management: Builds and maintains strong supplier relationships that support strategic collaboration and mutual growth
Technical and functional depth: Manages core PCBA manufacturing, material planning, inventory control, should-cost analysis, and risk management; understands the PCBA process (SMT, through-hole, testing, final assembly); knows key automotive semiconductors, including MCUs, SoCs, and power electronics (MOSFETs, IGBTs)

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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