Parts Procurement Specialist

What To Expect
The Tooling, Process & Training team is responsible for developing custom service tooling, hardware, and procedures to assist in the rapid development and maintenance of Tesla Energy's storage and charging solutions, as well as providing training on these tools and procedures. This skilled and motivated individual should have a strong project management background, along with experience collaborating with broad cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will have experience performing both – tools and containment parts planning and procurement in a manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do

Manage the timeline, planning, and coordination of parts and materials for installation and service tools development across Tesla’s Energy product lines

Work closely with the Tooling, Procedure Development, Training, and Campaign Teams to ensure all Field Applications projects are supported on time

Handle sourcing activities, including BOM navigation, sorting materials by type, placing RFQs, negotiating pricing, drafting POs, and securing critical approvals within tight timelines

Oversee the NAM fulfillment of tools, ensuring smooth inbound & outbound logistics

Support process improvements for logistics, cost reductions, & tool procurement operations

Ensure NPI IPOs, Tooling IPOs, and Containment Parts are properly sourced and monitored for ongoing projects

Assist with the fulfillment of approximately 25-30 IPOs per week and manage 5-10 POs

What You'll Bring

1-2 years of experience in procurement, buyer/planner roles, or related fields, ideally in an engineering or manufacturing environment

Strong understanding of BOM management, vendor negotiation, and purchasing processes

Experience with RFQs, POs, and vendor management

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work under tight deadlines

Strong project management skills, with a proven ability to see projects through from inception to completion

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment

Experience with ERP systems, procurement software, and JIRA or other project management tools is a plus

Benefits
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

Expected Compensation

$66,400 - $99,600/annual salary cash and stock awards benefits

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.

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