Global Supply Manager, Semi Logistics

Description:
We’re looking for highly motivated logistics professional to support Global Logistics procurement.  The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing the strategy, running RFP’s, vendor management, understanding and procuring services per operations and business requirements. The candidate will be looking after all logistics activities related to business verticals for Tesla Motors and Energy as well as spare parts and service logistics.The candidate must have a track record of significant achievements, tremendous drive, and a willingness to roll up their sleeves.

Responsibilities:
Owner of RFI's, RFP's and RFQ's - ensuring all commercial terms are agreed and documented
Ensures NDA, SOW's and 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, Ocean and LTL contracts
Responsible for maintaining productive 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, and consolidate results to deliver sourcing recommendations. Analyse current spend and evaluate current suppliers
Consolidate spend across supply base to create leverage, analyse purchasing trends and develop sourcing alternatives. Identify new high potential suppliers on global basis. Conduct negotiations and secure comprehensive agreements with suppliers
Maintain a high level of industry expertise and 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 business objectives and 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

Requirements:
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

Track record in planning, execution, and delivery of projects

Program management expertise

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 & 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 + benefitsPay 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.