Strategic Sourcing Manager, Image Sensor

What To Expect We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Supply Chain Manager to lead the sourcing, strategy, and supplier relationships for advanced optical components essential to full self-driving technologies. This individual will work closely with engineering teams, contract manufacturing partners, and external suppliers to ensure that camera lenses meet rigorous performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency standards. Reporting to the Supply Chain Group Manager, you will be a key resource supporting various engineering groups within Tesla, ensuring seamless alignment with Tesla’s autonomous driving goals. In this fast-paced, dynamic environment, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement sourcing strategies that guarantee optimal supply assurance, pricing, flexibility, quality, and delivery performance. You’ll explore and industrialize new lens and optical technologies while building strong relationships with suppliers to meet Tesla’s strategic objectives. This role offers the exciting opportunity to shape the future of autonomous driving technologies while advancing Tesla’s mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. This is an opportunity to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and make a lasting impact in an industry that’s transforming the world. What You'll Do Lead the end-to-end sourcing and procurement process for camera modules and integrated components, managing RFQs, contract negotiations, NDAs, General Terms & Conditions, and Piece Price Agreements to ensure transparent and efficient business transactions. Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers for high-performance camera modules, building a reliable supply base to support the evolving needs of autonomous driving systems. Drive strategic negotiations on piece pricing and product development with suppliers, aligning cost expectations, quality standards, and automotive-grade performance requirements to deliver superior camera modules for full self-driving technologies. Collaborate closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to define precise specifications for autonomous driving camera systems, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance of camera modules. Continuously conduct market research and stay updated on advancements in camera module technologies, designs, and integrated systems to identify cutting-edge solutions that can enhance module performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Develop and implement sourcing strategies that align with Tesla’s long-term vision for autonomous driving, ensuring the right suppliers are in place to meet technological and production demands. Spearhead cost reduction initiatives that balance cost efficiency with uncompromising quality and reliability, optimizing the supply chain for camera modules and related assemblies. What You'll Bring 8+ years of experience in supply chain management or commodity management, with a focus on image sensors or camera components. 3+ years of focus on image sensors. Preferred background in sourcing image sensor systems, including sensor raw materials, fabrication processes, and related technologies, for autonomous vehicles or related applications. Experience with advanced process nodes and cutting-edge fabrication techniques for CMOS or other new emerging technology. Hands‑on experience with pixel array architectures, column drivers, and row drivers in image sensors. Familiarity with sensor calibration, dark current reduction, HDR (High Dynamic Range) imaging, and global/rolling shutter techniques. Knowledge of system‑level integration, including embedding sensors into larger imaging systems for consumer electronics, automotive cameras, or industrial applications. Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to travel up to 25% of the time. Analytical mindset with the ability to build Should‑Cost models and cost forecasts. Strong understanding of image sensor design principles, manufacturing processes, and their integration into automotive systems. Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full‑time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: Medical plans – plan options with $0 payroll deduction. Family‑building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits. Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with $0 paycheck contribution. Company‑paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution when enrolled in a high‑deductible medical plan with HSA. Healthcare and dependent‑care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA). 401(k) with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, 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 including 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 perk program. Expected Compensation $108,000 – $198,000 annual salary plus cash and stock awards and 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tesla