Supply Chain Manager, High Voltage PCBAs
Tesla · Palo Alto, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteManagement$88k–$198k/yrFull-time
What You'll Do
- 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
- Avoid 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
What You'll Bring
- 3+ years of experience in sourcing or procurement with a focus on PCBA, mechanical, or electronics manufacturing
- Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Excellent data-driven decision making, problem solving and analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with tight deadlines
- Proven ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies that align with business goals and drive measurable impact
- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple teams and levels
- Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, finance, and legal team to drive alignment and execute sourcing strategies
- Ability to build and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring strategic collaboration and mutual growth
- Managing various aspects of core PCBA manufacturing, material planning, strategic sourcing, inventory control, should cost analysis, risk management
- Deep understanding of PCBA manufacturing process (SMT, through-hole, testing, and final assembly)
- Familiarity with key semiconductor components in automotive applications such as MCUs, SoCs, power electronics (MOSFETs, IGBTs) etc.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Medical plans
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
- HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plans
- Other financial benefits
- 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
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program