Energy Equipment Specialist, Lab & Equipment Material Procurement

What You'll Do

• Own the Energy labs pilot material, consumables, and equipment servicing and calibration
• Deliver clear-to-build status, material coverage, run-out reports, and other analyses as needed to plan engineering builds
• Build and maintain operational partnerships with vendors. Act as the primary interface with vendors on delivery status, issues, and resolution. Escalate to commercial or technical partners when required (procurement, accounts payable, quality, engineering, etc.)
• Drive commercial cost negotiations with external partners to ensure Tesla receives the best possible pricing and leverage cost models and analysis on current market conditions
• Monitor current market conditions and technology roadmaps to proactively identify and address any procurement challenges and to determine future business opportunities

What You'll Bring

• 3+ years’ experience in a lab environment
• Experience in sourcing, manufacturing, or vendor management, with advanced proficiency in MS Excel required
• Strong understanding of discrete manufacturing and bills of material
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to evaluate and analyze data to enable operational decision-making or present clear recommendations to leadership
• Demonstrated skills in vendor relationship management
• Passionate and high energy, capable of positively influencing others, both inside and outside of Tesla
• Ability to write, speak and present effectively and persuasively
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects in a dynamic, fast paced environment. Flexibility and adaptability are key
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans
• Fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental and vision plans
• HSA Contribution
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• Other financial benefits
• Basic Life, AD&D Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation

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.