Supply Chain Manager, Construction Procurement

What to ExpectThe Tesla Construction Supply Chain team is seeking a highly skilled, motivated, and experienced Supply Chain Manager (SCM) focused on construction procurement to support our Austin Texas Gigafactory Construction Team.As a Construction Supply Chain Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the implementation, facilitation, and execution of various procurement related activities. You will work hand in hand with our internal Tesla Construction Procurement team and collaborate cross-functionally with base build, construction engineering, and manufacturing engineering departments to ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.In this role, you will own and manage the strategy within your assigned space including leading supplier selection decisions, managing and developing key supplier relationships, and driving commercial cost reductions. This role will report to the Sr. Manager for the Construction Procurement team.What You'll DoCultivate strong stakeholder support and cooperation on contracting activitiesPre-qualify suppliers by assessing their financial credibility, insurance policies and past project experience for efficient execution of Tesla's scope of workIdentify new potential suppliers and negotiate MSA level agreementsEfficient execution of RFx process to ensure all project scopes are contracted according to the required project scheduleReview, analyze and clarify bid packages received from service providersNegotiate bid reductions and make award recommendationsEffectively operate with ambiguous scope & schedule requirements. Ability to make decisions based on incomplete informationMaintain day-to-day supplier relationships; act as the first point of contact for contractual disputes with suppliersEffective execution of all responsibilities while operating under tight timelines with high stakesActing in an ethical and professional manner at all times, operating in the best financial interest of TeslaWhat You'll BringDegree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent experienceAt least 3 years of experience in the heavy construction industryThe ideal candidate will have prior experience supporting a high-volume construction contracting operation. EPC or General Contractor experience is preferredKnowledge and experience in the commercial and industrial market is preferredCandidate should have some construction knowledge and basic ability to read construction drawings, specification, and contracting documentsExcellent negotiation and interpersonal skillsExcellent analytical and judgment skills. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, Bluebeam and/or AcrobatUnderstanding of basic contract law and construction contract standardsSelf-starter with the ability to adapt, improvise and problem solveAbility to work independently on multiple tasks and projects with various stakeholders as well as organizational skills to manage and track transactional detailsCompensation and BenefitsBenefitsAlong with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programJ-18808-Ljbffr