Development of sourcing strategy for MEP scopes and long lead equipment.
Develop strong stakeholder support and cooperation on assigned commodities, which can range from facilities and construction services along with equipment and material buyouts.
Pre-qualify suppliers/contractors by assessing their financial credibility, insurance policies and past project experience for efficient execution of Tesla’s scope of work.
Issue RFx (RFQ, RFB, and RFP) for sourcing assigned services, scopes, and commodities.
Implementing Worldwide/Regional/Country agreements, as necessary, to mitigate Tesla’s exposure to risk and consolidate suppliers spend.
Review, analyze and clarify bid packages received from suppliers and service providers. Make and present recommendations to award after performing a detailed bid analysis ensuring identical scope inclusion for all bids.
Conduct bid leveling sessions with contractors and identify commercial cost reduction opportunities.
Review change order proposals and make approval or rejection recommendations.
Actively participate in contract negotiations
Support commodity business planning and savings.
Analyze historical spend, as well as forecast, spend and savings by project/commodity/business.
Maintain day-to-day supplier relationships, act as the lead point of contact for all commercial issues.
Monitor and ensure that the commodities/services purchased are compliant with Tesla’s global procurement policy.
Coordinate Purchase Orders for assigned commodities and contractors.
What You’ll Bring
At least 5 years’ experience in construction-related Purchasing or Construction Management, and experience with General Contractors and construction drawings for the manufacturing industry.
MS or BS in Electrical/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or other with evidence of exceptional experience.
Additional experience in project Controls or construction management preferred.
Excellent attention to detail skills and ability to multitask.
Demonstrated ability to identify business process issues and drive process improvement.
Open-minded self-starter with the ability to adapt, improvise and problem solve.
Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects with various stakeholders.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, Bluebeam and/or Acrobat.
Bilingual candidate: English, and minimum B1 level of German language.