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Tesla Supply Chain Manager Electrical Mechanical & Civil Labor 
United States, Texas, Austin 
7898024

13.08.2024
What to Expect
The Utility Megapack BESS EPC team is looking to hire a skilled professional to execute the infrastructure development and electrical construction sourcing strategy. This team selects contractors, materials, services and equipment required for the development and deployment of our Megapack Product for Battery Energy Storage Systems and their associated sub-stations. The role encompasses the selection of these through a competitive tender/bid process involving document preparation (scope, drawings, etc.) for projects while leading external negotiations, and collaborating closely with internal stakeholders. Additional support will be required for service related (MRO) material for currently deployed BESS Site.
What You’ll Do
  • Develop and execute the EPC development and electrical sourcing strategy

  • 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

  • Synthesize supplier, industry and market research for assigned commodities to develop sourcing strategy.Issue RFx (RFQ, RFB, and RFP) for sourcing assigned commodities/services. Participate, coordinate and lead bidder’s conferences and job walks

  • Administer, facilitate and answer Requests for Information (RFI’s) received during the tender process by issuing RFP Addendums (changes to the contracts and agreements)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. 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. Identify and support with negotiations of commercial cost reduction opportunities

  • 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
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, and/or equivalent experience or evidence of exceptional ability

  • 5-7 years of related work experience in Procurement, Operations or Consulting

  • Understanding of contract fundamentals and negotiations

  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in a dynamic, extremely fast-paced environment with guidance from a Team Manager

  • First experience or strong interest in construction-related Purchasing or Construction Management, Engineering; or experience with General Contractors and construction drawings. Experience sourcing labor for electrical substation construction

  • Experience related to Engineering or Construction Management or any other relevant area in previous employment

  • Experience in the business field related to high level of interactions with third parties contractors and vendors

  • Excellent attention to detail skills and ability to multitask. Excellent analytical and judgment skills. Advanced Excel skills preferred

  • Demonstrated ability to identify business process issues and drive process improvement