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Supply Chain Manager, Electronics Automation

Tesla

Tesla

Operations
Palo Alto, CA, USA
USD 82,800-189k / year + Equity
Posted on Apr 11, 2025
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Supply Chain Manager, Electronics Automation

Job Category Supply Chain
Location Palo Alto, California
Req. ID 241167
Job Type Full-time
What to Expect

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Global Supply Manager to support our development and contract manufacturing partners in the sourcing of automation for end item components manufacturing. This role reports to our Supply Chain Manager and in parallel be an active sourcing resource supporting our various Engineering groups at Tesla.

What You’ll Do
  • Build technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, technology landscape and supply base for end item automation projects
  • Develop and issue complete RFQ packages to potential suppliers
  • Validate, analyze, and make sourcing recommendations based on equipment technical specifications for electronic products
  • Fully support aggressive program and project timelines
  • Experience with contract framework to mitigate any risk
  • Support organizational cost management objectives by identifying
  • Identify, assess and qualify suppliers and drive continuous quality and delivery improvement
What You’ll Bring
  • Degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial engineering or equivalent experience
  • 3-5 years of experience in Sourcing role, preferably for Capital equipment for Manufacturing Automation
  • Experience developing “should-cost” or parametric models for Capital Equipment
  • Experience in contract terms negotiation
  • Demonstrated experience achieving and exceeding cost reduction, aggressive and skilled negotiator
  • Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects, with various teams including engineers and supply chain personnel
  • Team player with strong interpersonal and project management skills
Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

  • Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
  • Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
  • Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
  • Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
  • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
  • Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
  • Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
  • Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
  • Tesla Babies program
  • Commuter benefits
  • Employee discounts and perks program

    Expected Compensation

    $82,800 - $189,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

    Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.



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