What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Coordinator position at Tesla?
What To Expect
We’re looking for a reliable and organized Purchasing Coordinator to support our automation team at Tesla Elgin. You’ll be responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and tracking components and services needed to build custom automation equipment. Your work will help ensure projects stay on schedule and suppliers deliver quality materials on time.
Shift: 08:30AM - 5:00PM; Monday - Friday. Hours may need to be flexible depending on the needs of the business.
What You'll Do
Request and compare quotes, and confirm pricing and terms with suppliers Source materials, parts, and services needed for automation projects Create and manage purchase orders through to delivery Work with suppliers to resolve billing and payment issues Partner with engineering, production, and logistics teams to meet project needs
What You'll Bring
Experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain in a manufacturing environment Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and data entry Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks
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:
We’re looking for a reliable and organized Purchasing Coordinator to support our automation team at Tesla Elgin. You’ll be responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and tracking components and services needed to build custom automation equipment. Your work will help ensure projects stay on schedule and suppliers deliver quality materials on time.
Shift: 08:30AM - 5:00PM; Monday - Friday. Hours may need to be flexible depending on the needs of the business.
What You'll Do
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