Global Supply Chain Buyer, Indirect Categories

Description

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Global Supply Chain Buyer to support the sourcing of Indirect categories. This may include Packaging, MRO/Consumables, Financial, Marketing, Service Centers, Delivery Centers, Industrial Services, Chemicals, Gases, Environmental and Safety services across all North America Business Units (Motors, Energy, Solar and Service). This person 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, and delivery performance. 

Tesla is a fast moving, dynamic environment where flexibility and adaptability are key attributes needed for success. The candidate will be a self-starter; eager to learn about Tesla’s Procurement Organization. 

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives to ensure optimal outcomes 

• Analyze current spend, purchasing trends, and evaluate existing suppliers while identifying new high-potential alternatives 

• Own RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes, ensuring all commercial terms are agreed upon and documented 

• Evaluate supplier proposals, drive price negotiations, and recommend selections that achieve cost savings, avoidance, or containment, including supplier consolidation opportunities 

• Negotiate long-term strategic contracts, develop key performance measures, and drive continual cost reduction initiatives through ad hoc negotiations and multi-variable discussions 

• Ensure appropriate positioning of NDAs, SOWs, and Master Purchase Agreements before initiating business, while monitoring market conditions, technology roadmaps, and supply/demand challenges 

• Manage supplier relationships, performance, dispute resolution, and core competencies using industry cost models; collaborate with business units to develop, implement, and improve programs. Develop, implement, and continuously improve programs with collaboration with business units 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience 

• 1-7 years of related work experience in Procurement or Consulting (preferable) 

• A knack for strategic thinking and contract negotiations 

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment. Ability to make quick decisions with 80% information 

• Willingness to operate in a dynamic environment with changes in scope 

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, including pivots and bid models 

• Clear writing. Can turn a scope into a bid package a supplier can price 

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
• Earned Wage Access: Real-time pay access paid daily, subject to eligibility and schedule (applicable for below Sr. Managers levels)