Senior Buyer

Description

Our EMEA Indirect Procurement team selects and acquires goods and services that support Sales, Service, Construction, Manufacturing, Supercharging, Energy, and Retail Development operations across EMEA. By leveraging in-house procurement tools, we drive efficiencies and strategic sourcing to enhance cost-effectiveness. In this role, you’ll collaborate with centralized Tesla teams, as well as with local stakeholders across the region.

As a Buyer, you will focus on supporting the procurement of goods, and services that are necessary to support Tesla's growth in EMEA. You’ll gain hands-on experience in sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships to support a greener, more efficient transportation strategy across EMEA.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end RFx lifecycle for key indirect categories — from market intelligence and supplier identification to bid evaluation, negotiation, contract finalization and supplier performance — ensuring value, scale, and risk mitigation. 

• Lead commodity management and end-to-end procurement processes for key indirect procurement categories, supporting Tesla’s business growth and operational efficiency. 

• Execute vendor management strategies to build and sustain strategic relationships with our suppliers, including new supplier onboarding, contract renegotiations, and portfolio rationalization. 

• Lead high-stakes contract negotiations with our suppliers, securing optimal terms, pricing, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and innovation incentives while balancing value, risk, and long-term partnership. 

• Oversee supplier performance management programs, including KPIs, and escalation protocols; drive continuous improvement across the supplier base. 

• Serve as the primary procurement liaison for key stakeholders; align sourcing strategy with business priorities and facilitate high-level decision-making. 

• Ensure full compliance with legal, regulatory, EHS&S, and internal procurement policies; lead the implementation of robust frameworks for governance, audit readiness, and risk mitigation. 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. 

• 5+ years of procurement experience in strategic procurement. 

• Proven track record in strategic sourcing, and process improvement in complex environments. 

• Experience leading cross-functional projects and influencing stakeholders at all levels. 

• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills; ability to lead high-stakes contract discussions.