Tesla Supply Chain Manager Electrical Mechanical & Civil Labor 

United States, Texas, Austin 

7898024

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

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