Strategic Supply Chain & Supplier Relations Manager

What to Expect At Tesla, we're changing the world. We are redefining the future of automotive and energy industry. You will be at the forefront of innovation in car body, closure, and battery structure. Join us in this exciting journey. We are looking for individuals who embody the spirit of three pivotal characteristics: Ownership, Outwork and Obsession. Ownership is about taking responsibility to solve the problem and driving projects forward. Outwork is about the incessant drive to achieve the outcomes we came here deliver. Obsession for us means a passion for a material, a manufacturing process and a technology and relentless pursuit of innovation. If you are ready to push boundaries and make a global impact, we welcome you to join us. What You'll Do Owner of RFQ's and contract management - ensure Non-Disclosure Agreements, General Terms & Conditions, Piece Price Agreements, and other related contracts are negotiated, agreed and appropriately documented before business is initiated Fully own the commercial relationship with our car body structure service and aftermarket supplier partners and responsible for pricing negotiations, consistency of supply, risk mitigation to ensure the smooth launch of the service program for new vehicles and meticulous maintenance of aftermarket service for obsolete vehicles Continuously drive the cost efficiency throughout our body service supplier network and platforms, via contract negotiation, Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VAVE) initiatives, engineering changes and operation optimization Manage all the engineering changes, as well overall service program timeline and execution Develop a roadmap for the supplier base to balance the business needs with engineering and collision center's desire for reliability, performance and safety, including the look, material, manufacturing process and technology to deliver a successful service experience Supply Chain Managers (SCM) work closely with Supplier Industrialization Engineers, New Product Introduction for Service and Collision Center and Service Quality teams to identify and develop the right capabilities and capacity with supplier partners What You'll Bring Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Chemistry, Engineering, evidence of exceptional ability, or equivalent experience 2+ years of experience in supply chain management or commodity management associated to metal stamping Technical and commercial understanding of tooling and manufacturing processes on metal forming is preferred Ability to travel up to 25% of the time 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: Medical plans > 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 Accounts) 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 Expected Compensation $104,000 - $192,000/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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tesla Motors, Inc.