Supply Chain Manager, CapEx Manufacturing

What You'll Do

• Manage RFQs and contracts, ensuring Non-Disclosure Agreements and Terms & Conditions are negotiated and documented
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Engineering to identify capable suppliers, enforce sourcing best practices, and recommend suppliers based on quote analysis
• Build strong supplier relationships to meet supply, quality, cost, and delivery goals
• Influence projects early to optimize outcomes, support escalations, and ensure supplier adherence to Tesla’s specifications and schedules
• 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

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years in Commercial Relations, 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
• Proficiency in Excel, MS Office, and ERP/MRP purchasing systems
• Ability to work independently with cross-functional teams, including Engineers and Supply Chain
• Willingness to travel up to 25%

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical plans
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
• HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible 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 (90 day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly 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