Strategic Sourcing Manager

What To Expect
We are seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead strategic sourcing for interconnect commodities, including wiring harnesses, high speed data connectors, and related electromechanical components in a fast-paced manufacturing and technology environment. The ideal candidate will excel at collaborating with engineering teams to understand technical requirements, building strong supplier relationships, performing detailed cost modeling, and negotiating favorable purchase agreements that deliver value and mitigate risk.

What You'll Do

Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for electronics and electromechanical components

Partner closely with engineering and cross-functional teams to deeply understand technical requirements and translate them into effective sourcing strategies

Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, including performance management and continuous improvement programs

Conduct detailed cost modeling and analysis to identify savings opportunities and support fact-based negotiations

Negotiate and manage purchase agreements, supply contracts, and long-term pricing arrangements

Identify and qualify new suppliers while maintaining a robust and resilient supply base

Drive cost reduction and value improvement initiatives across assigned commodity categories

What You'll Bring

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience

Proven experience in procurement or strategic sourcing, specifically with electronics and electromechanical components in a manufacturing or technology environment

Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with engineering teams to understand technical requirements and establish effective sourcing strategies

Strong experience managing supplier relationships and driving supplier performance

Solid background in cost modeling and financial analysis

Excellent negotiation skills with a track record of successfully negotiating purchase agreements and contracts

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Familiarity with manufacturing methods used to scale electromechanical components

Background in mechanical engineering or supply chain

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

$84,000 - $324,000/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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