Global Supply Manager, Infrastructure Development Construction

The Global Supply Management team is looking to hire a skilled procurement professional to execute completion of CapEx/OpEx projects throughout North America and LATAM. The Infrastruction Development Team is working to support a large Construction PM team and need the bandwidth to support both the Construction Team as well as Operations Team for ongoing buyouts of services, and products. This GSM selects through contractors, materials, services required for building and expanding our NA & LATAM locations. The lead role encompasses the selection of these through a competitive tender/bid process involving document preparation (scope, drawings, etc.) for projects while leading external negotiations, and collaborating closely with internal stakeholders.

• Develop strong stakeholder support and cooperation on assigned project, which can range from facilities and construction services along with equipment and material buyouts. Pre-qualify suppliers/contractors by assessing their financial credibility, insurance policies and past project experience for efficient execution of Tesla's scope of work
• Synthesize supplier, industry and market research for assigned commodities (If needed) to develop sourcing strategy as well as issue RFx (RFQ, RFB, and RFP) for sourcing assigned commodities/services
• Administer, facilitate and answer Requests for Information (RFI's) received during the tender process by issuing RFP Addendums agreements, as necessary, to mitigate Tesla's exposure to risk and consolidate suppliers' spend
• Review, analyze and clarify bid packages received from suppliers and service providers. Make and present recommendations to award after performing a detailed bid analysis ensuring identical scope inclusion for all bids
• Support commodity business planning and savings as well as analyze historical spend, as well as forecast, spend and savings by project/commodity/business
• Maintain day-to-day supplier relationships; act as the lead point of contact for all commercial issues. Identify and support with negotiations of commercial cost reduction opportunities
• Monitor and ensure that the services/commodities purchased are compliant with Tesla's global procurement policy. Coordinate and execute Purchase Orders and Work Authorization for assigned contractors, services, and/or commodities

• At least 5 years' experience in purchasing, preferably in the Infrastructure, Construction or Facilities pace
• Additional experience in project controls or construction management preferred
• MS or BS in Engineering and/or evidence of exceptional experience
• Excellent analytical and judgment skills. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, Bluebeam and/or Acrobat
• Strategic Sourcing, Opportunity Analyses, and Contract Negotiations, including experience in executing Change Management processes and procedures
• Open-minded self-starter with the ability to adapt, improvise and problem solve, with demonstrated ability to identify business process issues and drive process improvement
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects with various stakeholders as well as organizational skills to manage and track transactional details

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

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.