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
Drive 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 quality
Develop 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 levels
Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless new product introduction(NPI) and mass production scaling
Communicate sourcing strategies effectively across stakeholders, influencing decision-making at the executive level while ensuring alignment across engineering, finance, and supply chain teams
Deeply understand semiconductor lead times, fabrication processes and constraints in global supply chains
Monitor current category market conditions, technology roadmaps and identify supply/demand challenges & opportunities
Monitor PCBA industry trends, including material availability, pricing shifts, and emerging technologies
Access global supply chain risks and develop contingency plans for Tesla high-volume production needs
What You’ll Bring
8+ years of experience in sourcing or procurement with a focus on PCBA or electronics manufacturing
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Electrical 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 PCBA manufacturing, material planning, strategic sourcing, inventory control, should cost analysis, risk management
Deep understanding of PCBA manufacturing process (SMT, through-hole, testing, and final assembly)
Familiarity with key semiconductor components in automotive applications such as MCUs, SoCs, power electronics(MOSFETs, LGBTs) etc.
Ability to thrive a fast-paced, high pressure environment with right deadlines