Strategic Sourcing Manager, Electromechanical Supply Chain

What to Expect

Tesla is seeking an exceptional Supply Chain Manager (SCM) to lead category sourcing for our most exciting and impactful products. In this role, you'll develop, refine, and execute a sourcing strategy for electromechanical products within the audio and infotainment category and their critical subcomponents and materials. By ensuring access to strategic partners at the most competitive terms and costs, you will play a pivotal role in commercializing tomorrow's innovations.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in sourcing, including contract manufacturing, OEM/ODM players in the infotainment space, mechanical fabrication, and joint development arrangements. Reporting to the Supply Chain Group Manager, you'll also serve as a key sourcing partner for Tesla's engineering groups. By fostering robust relationships with suppliers and cross‑functional teams, you'll drive cost, quality, and delivery performance as you continuously strive to optimize the total cost of ownership.

At Tesla, our fast‑paced, dynamic environment demands flexibility and adaptability. We're looking for a talented self‑starter with a balance of sourcing expertise, technical savvy, and motivation to thrive in an impactful and visible role.

• 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
• Assess 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

• 3+ years of experience in sourcing or procurement with a focus on electromechanical, mechanical, or electronics manufacturing
• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience or evidence of exceptional ability
• Excellent data‑driven decision making, problem solving and analytical skills
• 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 electronics manufacturing, material planning, strategic sourcing, inventory control, should cost analysis, risk management
• Deep understanding of PCBA and finished good manufacturing process (SMT, components, mech fabrication, final assembly, test, and packout)
• Ability to thrive a fast‑paced, high pressure environment with right deadlines

Along with competitive pay, as a full‑time Tesla employee, you are eligible for…