Supply Chain Manager, AI Electronics, Optimus
Job in
Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California, 94306, USA
Listing for:
Tesla
Full Time
position
Listed on 2025-12-02
Job specializations:
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Procurement / Purchasing, Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Logistics Coordination, Inventory Control & Analysis
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Supply Chain Manager, AI Electronics, Optimus
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What To Expect
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Supply Chain Manager to support our development teams and contract manufacturing partners in the sourcing of Direct Supply Chain components and parts required for the Tesla Bot. This role will report to our Supply Chain Group Manager and in parallel be an active sourcing resource supporting our various Engineering groups within Tesla.
This individual will be a member of our Supply Chain Organization supporting the development, implementation, and management of strategies to provide Tesla with optimal supply assurance, pricing, flexibility, quality, and delivery performance. The Supply Chain Manager builds and leverages strong working relationships with our engineering teams and key suppliers to assure cost, quality, and delivery targets are met. They work toward good supplier relationships and total costs of ownership to achieve maximum advantage for Tesla and our customers.
Tesla is a fast moving, dynamic environment where flexibility and adaptability are key attributes needed for success. The successful candidate will be a self-starter; motivated with expert overall sourcing expertise.
What You'll Do
Own 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 initiatedDrive negotiation for piece price and product development to ensure that Tesla’s pricing meets best-landed-cost expectations as well as Supplier Industrialization standards of Best-In-Class qualityEnsures NDA, SOW's, and Master Purchase Agreement are positioned appropriately before business is initiatedLead the vendor selection process with engineering teamsDrive continual cost reduction and avoidance initiatives through ad hoc price negotiationsMonitor current category market conditions, technology roadmaps, and identify supply/demand challenges & opportunitiesAnalyze current spend and evaluate current suppliers. Consolidate spend across supply base to create leverage, analyze purchasing trends, and develop sourcing alternatives. Identify new high potential suppliers on global basisDevelop key performance measures for chosen suppliers and negotiate on multiple variables to award longer-term strategic contracts that result in significant cost reduction and improved service levelsMonitor current category market conditions, technology roadmaps, and identify supply/demand challenges and opportunitiesDevelop spend strategies, identify potential suppliers, analyze supplier capabilities, select suppliers, and determine prices, terms, and conditions of agreementsWhat You'll Bring
5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management; higher level roles available for more senior candidatesDegree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, Chemistry, or equivalent experienceUnderstanding of costing concepts, cost reduction, modeling, etc. is preferredExperience in manufacturing, process engineering, or product developmentBenefits
Compensation and Benefits
Along with
competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation…
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