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Supply Chain Manager, Fastener & Joining Technologies

Tesla
Fremont, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/2/2026
What To Expect
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Supply Chain Manager to support our development of new programs through the direct sourcing of Fastener and Joining Technologies, and day to day requirements of managing a evolving supply chain. These will include specific parts related to one of Tesla Vehicles, Tesla Energy, Batteries and most recently - humanoid robotics. This role will report to our Supply Chain Group Manager and in parallel be an active sourcing resource supporting our various Engineering groups within Tesla.

What You'll Do

  • Owner of RFQ's and contract management - ensure Non-Disclosure Agreements, General Terms & Conditions, Piece Price Agreements, and other related contracts are negotiated, agreed and appropriately documented before business is initiated
  • Drive piece price and tooling negotiation process to ensure that Tesla’s commodity pricing met Best-In-Class expectations, while meeting Supplier Industrialization standards of Best-In-Class quality, in addition to driving continual cost reduction and avoidance initiatives through ad-hoc price negotiations
  • Address all areas of Fastener Supply Chain Management including commodity strategy, assessing market conditions, technology roadmaps, cost modeling, and sourcing strategies
  • Monitor global industry trends, track technology roadmaps, and actively partner with the Design teams to identify/mitigate supply and demand challenge
  • Manage respective supplier relationships and performance, including but not limited to dispute resolution, supplier scorecards, and periodic business reviews
  • Participate in Design for Manufacturability reviews with Fasteners Engineering, Design Engineering, Supplier Industrialization Engineering, and prospective suppliers to drive decisions from a cost perspective
  • Ability to understand technical drawings and specifications as well as basic knowledge of manufacturing process controls and quality assurance for their commodity space


  • What You'll Bring

  • Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, Chemistry, evidence of exceptional ability, or equivalent experience
  • 3 years of experience in a direct procurement or similar role
  • Experience and understanding of an overall sourcing process including RFI, RFQ, PO, and cost savings
  • Experience with mechanical engineering concepts related to the Fasteners commodity and ability to generate bottom-up should costs based on the understanding of manufacturing process
  • Technical and commercial understanding of tooling and manufacturing processes on metal and plastic forming
  • Ability to quickly adapt to a fast-paced working environment
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time


  • 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 - $156,000/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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