What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Manager, Memory position at Tesla Motors, Inc.?
Tesla is looking for a driven procurement leader to own the full lifecycle of sourcing across memory hardware - from early technology evaluation through volume production. This role sits at the intersection of hardware strategy and supply chain execution, covering critical components such as NAND, SSD, DRAM, and HDD.
You'll operate as the central point of accountability for securing reliable, cost-competitive supply in some of the industry's tightest component markets - directly enabling Tesla's vehicle, energy, and AI compute platforms.
What You'll Do
- Define and execute a comprehensive global procurement strategy across all memory component families
- Build and maintain deep, executive-level relationships with tier-one semiconductor and memory suppliers to secure priority allocation and favorable terms
- Forecast and secure multi-year supply commitments, navigating technology node transitions, capacity constraints, and market cyclicality
- Collaborate directly with hardware architecture, firmware, and platform teams to ensure sourcing decisions are informed by - and feed back into - product and technology roadmaps
- Lead all commercial activities, including contract structuring, pricing models, volume commitments, and joint development agreements
- Identify and implement total cost of ownership improvements without compromising component reliability, performance, or availability
- Develop robust contingency frameworks, including qualified secondary sources, regional supply diversification, and real-time market intelligence for proactive risk management
- Align cross-functional stakeholders - spanning vehicle programs, Dojo, Autopilot hardware, energy products, and corporate IT - around unified sourcing priorities and trade-off decisions
What You'll Bring
- 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management within the semiconductor or memory industry
- Deep technical understanding of memory technologies - NAND, DRAM, SSD, and HDD - including generation roadmaps, die architectures, and manufacturing processes
- Proven track record of leading complex, high-value commercial negotiations with major suppliers at the executive level
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to model pricing trends, forecast demand, and evaluate total cost of ownership across component lifecycles
- Experience navigating constrained and cyclical markets, with demonstrated success in securing supply during periods of allocation
- Exceptional cross-functional influence - comfortable driving alignment across engineering, product, finance, and executive stakeholders without direct authority
- Bias toward action - you thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and prefer to move quickly with imperfect information rather than wait for certainty
- Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:
- Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction
- Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
- Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
- Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays
- Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
- Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
- Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
- Tesla Babies program
- Commuter benefits
- Employee discounts and perks program
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Salary : $88,000 - $198,000