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Tesla Supply Chain Manager Camera Lens United States, California, Palo Alto 595377317
10.04.2025
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What You’ll Do What You’ll Bring
- Lead the end-to-end sourcing and procurement process for camera lenses and optical components, managing RFQs, contract negotiations, NDAs, General Terms & Conditions, and Piece Price Agreements to ensure transparent and efficient business transactions
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers for high-performance camera lenses and optical elements, building a reliable supply base to support the evolving needs of autonomous driving systems
- Drive strategic negotiations on piece pricing and product development with suppliers, aligning cost expectations, quality standards, and automotive-grade performance requirements to deliver superior optical components for full self-driving technologies
- Collaborate closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to define precise specifications for autonomous driving camera systems, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance of optical components
- Continuously conduct market research and stay updated on advancements in optical technologies, lens designs, and camera systems to identify cutting-edge components that can enhance camera lens performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies that align with Tesla’s long-term vision for autonomous driving, ensuring the right suppliers are in place to meet technological and production demands
- Spearhead cost reduction initiatives that balance cost efficiency with uncompromising quality and reliability, optimizing the supply chain for camera lenses and optical systems
- Proactively monitor supply chain risks, developing robust strategies and contingency plans to mitigate disruptions and ensure the uninterrupted delivery of mission-critical camera elements
- Analyze current spending and supplier performance, identifying opportunities for consolidation, creating leverage, and exploring alternative sourcing strategies to maximize cost efficiency for camera optics
- 6+ years of experience in supply chain management or commodity management, with a focus on optical or camera components, preferably in sourcing camera optical systems, including lenses, lens raw materials, and optical coatings, for autonomous vehicles or related technologies
- Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to travel up to 25% of the time
- Analytical mindset with the ability to build Should-Cost models and cost forecasts
- Strong understanding of optical design principles, lens manufacturing processes, and their integration into automotive systems
- Proficient knowledge of technical requirements and product design for camera lens systems, with the ability to influence cross-functional partners through detailed analysis supporting optimized pricing and sourcing decisions
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