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Supply Chain Manager, Software & Connectivity

Tesla
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2026
What To Expect
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Supply Chain Manager to support our teams in the sourcing and procurement of Software & Connectivity. This includes all enterprise software intrinsic to the successful running of our organization, working with various teams across Tesla, including IT, Engineering / Design, Energy, Constructions, etc. It could further include vehicle infotainment software, vehicle connectivity, and design IP. This role will report to our Supply Chain Group Manager.

This person will be a member of our Supply Chain Organization supporting the development, implementation, and management of strategies to provide Tesla with optimal supply assurance, pricing, flexibility, quality and delivery performance.

The Supply Chain Manager builds and leverages strong working relationships with our engineering teams and key suppliers to assure cost, quality, and delivery targets are met. They work toward good supplier relationships and total costs of ownership to achieve maximum advantage for Tesla and our customers.

Tesla is a fast-moving, dynamic environment where flexibility and adaptability are key attributes needed for success. The successful candidate will be a self-starter; motivated with expert overall Sourcing Expertise.

What You'll Do

  • Owner of RFQ's and contract management - ensure Non-Disclosure Agreements, General Terms & Conditions, Price Agreements, and other related contracts are negotiated, agreed, and appropriately documented
  • Drive price negotiations to ensure that Tesla’s software & connectivity pricing is best in class
  • Drive continual cost reduction and avoidance initiatives through ad hoc price negotiations
  • Analyze current spend and evaluate current suppliers. Consolidate spend across supply base to create leverage, analyze purchasing trends and develop sourcing alternatives. Identify new high potential suppliers on global basis
  • Manage respective supplier relationships and performance, including but not limited to dispute resolution
  • Develop key performance measures for chosen suppliers and negotiate on multiple variables to award longer-term strategic contracts that result in significant cost reduction and improved service levels
  • Lead the vendor sourcing process; evaluate and provide commercial guidance on final selection of suppliers


  • What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment
  • Strong negotiation skills, and experience with software contracts
  • Experience in working with connectivity operators to negotiate machine-to-machine (M2M) communications, including pricing negotiation and legal terms & conditions, etc. is a plus
  • Experience working along chip design teams, managing the licensing of Design IP, and negotiating EDA contracts 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

    $84,000 - $192,000/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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