Supply Chain Manager, Electronic Components

Tesla; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive and renewable energy sectors is seeking a Supply Chain Manager for electronic components. This role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and overseeing sourcing strategies to support engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain management, particularly in semiconductor manufacturing, and excellent negotiation skills. Competitive pay and full benefits are offered from day one.

Benefits

Health Plans

Family-Building Benefits

Dental and Vision

HSA Contributions

Flexible Spending Accounts

401(k)

Stock Options

Paid Time Off

Childcare Support

Voluntary Benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years in supply chain or commodity management for high-volume manufacturing.
• Preferred 3+ years in semiconductor or related commodity management.

Responsibilities

• Own an electrical component end-to-end, from design to end of life.
• Manage RFQs, ensuring all commercial terms are negotiated and documented.
• Drive piece price negotiations to meet commodity pricing standards.

Skills

Negotiation

Technical Understanding

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering

Job description

Supply Chain Manager, Electronic Components

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What To Expect

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Supply Chain Manager to support our development teams and contract manufacturing partners in sourcing passive and semiconductor EE components. These could include parts related to Tesla vehicles, Tesla energy, and other components intrinsic to our products. This role reports to our Supply Chain Group Manager and supports our Engineering groups within Tesla.

What You'll Do

1. Own an electrical component end-to-end, from influencing engineering design through end of life.
2. Manage RFQs, ensuring all commercial terms, NDAs, GTCs, piece price agreements, and contracts are negotiated and documented.
3. Drive piece price negotiations to meet Tesla’s commodity pricing standards, ensuring quality and cost reduction initiatives.
4. Handle category management including business plans, market conditions, technology roadmaps, cost modeling, and sourcing strategies.
5. Monitor industry trends, track technology roadmaps, and collaborate with Design teams to mitigate supply and demand challenges.
6. Manage supplier relationships, performance, dispute resolution, scorecards, and business reviews.
7. Participate in design reviews, change control meetings, and technical discussions with Engineering.
8. Understand technical datasheets, specifications, manufacturing processes, and quality assurance for relevant commodities.
9. Communicate effectively with technical stakeholders internally and externally.
10. Report key supply, cost, and quality issues to management and develop corrective action plans.

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years in supply chain or commodity management for high-volume manufacturing categories.
• Technical and commercial understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in technical requirements, product design, and influencing cross-functional partners.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related fields.
• Preferred 3+ years in semiconductor or related commodity management, with knowledge of electrical engineering concepts.

Benefits

Competitive pay, full benefits from day 1, including health plans, family-building benefits, dental and vision, HSA contributions, flexible spending accounts, 401(k), stock options, insurance, employee assistance, paid time off, childcare support, voluntary benefits, and more.

Expected salary ranges from $82,800 to $151,920 annually, with additional stock and benefits. Compensation varies based on experience and location.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job functions: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Automotive, Renewable Energy, Semiconductor, Utilities