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Global Supply Manager, Logistics

Tesla Motors, Inc.
104,000 - 192,000 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Fremont
Mar 09, 2026
What to Expect We'relooking forhighly motivatedlogisticsprofessional to supportGlobalLogistics procurement. The ideal candidatewillbe responsible fordeveloping thestrategy,runningRFP's, vendor management, understanding andprocuringservices per operations and business requirements.The candidate willbe looking after alllogisticsactivities related tobusiness verticals for Tesla Motors and Energyas well as spare parts and servicelogistics.The candidatemusthavea track recordof significant achievements, tremendous drive, and a willingness to roll up their sleeves. What You'll Do Owner of RFI's, RFP's and RFQ's - ensuring all commercial terms are agreed and documented Ensures NDA,SOW'sand Master Purchase Agreement are positioned appropriately before business is initiated Develop strategies around the Finished Vehicle, Warehousing, Customs and Service Parts Logistics industries to drive price negotiations processes and ensure best in-class pricing. Knowledge of vehicle transport, ground trucking market, 3PL's, Air,Oceanand LTL contracts Responsible formaintainingproductive global transportation and ancillary service contracts Drive continual cost reduction and avoidance initiatives through strategic price negotiations Address all areas of Special Equipment management related to category business plans, global market and pricing analysis and procurement support. Lead purchasing activities with internal stakeholders: Finance, Energy Distribution, Logistics Operations, Trade Teams and Engineering departments and develop bid specifications, negotiate contracts, andconsolidateresults to deliver sourcing recommendations. Analyse currentspendand evaluate current suppliers Consolidatespend across supply base to create leverage, analysepurchasingtrends and develop sourcing alternatives.Identifynew high potential suppliers on global basis. Conduct negotiations and secure comprehensive agreements with suppliers Maintaina high levelof industryexpertiseand supplier/market conditions 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 Evaluate supplier business proposals and present recommendations that will result in cost savings, avoidance, or containment. Develop sourcing and negotiation strategies that deliver against businessobjectivesand achieves sustainable relationships with suppliers Create competitive environments with suppliers to support a negotiation strategy. Evaluate and provide guidance on final selection of suppliers; Perform value analysis for final selection of suppliers. Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models What You'll Bring Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering and/or equivalent experience in Supply Chain Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment Project related experience in Special Logistic Equipment Services 5-6+ years of related experience in Vendor management Master'sin supply chainand / or related field or MBAin supply chainpreferred Track recordin planning, execution, and delivery of projects. Program managementexpertise Knowledge of purchasing processes (SOP's, RFP / RFQ / RFI's, PO's etc.) Superior negotiation, organization, analytical, and communication skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver high quality results Excellent written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills, including an ability to effectively communicate across all levels of an organization, technical and non-technical audience Compensation and Benefits 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 $104,000 - $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.