Supply Chain Manager, Energy PCBA

Tesla

Palo Alto, California Posted October 26, 2026

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Job Description

Description:
The Tesla Energy Supply Chain team is seeking a highly skilled, motivated and experienced Supply Chain Manager (SCM) focused on PCBAs to support our growing industrial and residential Energy businesses. This organization oversees the direct material sourcing and supply chain for PCBAs for Tesla Energy Storage products including Powerwall, Powerpack, Megapack and Tesla Superchargers. In this role, you will own and manage the Energy PCBA commodity strategy including leading supplier selection decisions, managing and developing key supplier relationships, driving commercial cost reductions and supporting new product introductions from a supply chain perspective. As a Supply Chain Manager, you will build and leverage strong working relationships with cross-functional partners in engineering and work together with our suppliers to assure cost, quality and delivery targets are met to achieve maximum advantage for Tesla and our customers. This role will report to the Manager, Energy PCBA Supply Chain.

Responsibilities:
Own commodity strategy for PCBAs for Tesla Energy products including developing and maintaining relationships with strategic partners and identifying new suppliers as needed to support Tesla’s business and technical requirements
Collaborate with Supply Chain Manager counterparts managing PCBAs for Vehicle and ensure commodity strategy aligns across all Tesla product platforms
Own RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs in support of Tesla projects and lead supplier selection decisions
Owner of RFQ's and contract management - ensure Non-Disclosure Agreements, General Terms & Conditions, Piece Price Agreements, and other related contracts are negotiated, agreed and appropriately documented before business is initiated
Drive negotiation for piece price and product development to ensure that Tesla’s pricing meets best-landed-cost expectations as well as Supplier Industrialization standards of Best-In-Class quality
Assess supplier capabilities and capacity to support Tesla’s current and future technical and demand requirements; ensure suppliers selected can scale and grow with Tesla
Lead and execute supplier resourcing projects as needed
Build and develop cost models to aid in commercial cost negotiations
Drive commercial cost negotiations with suppliers to ensure Tesla receives best possible pricing; leverage cost models and analysis on current market conditions
Monitor current market conditions and technology roadmaps to proactively identify and address any supply challenges and to determine future business opportunities

Requirements:
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or Operations Management or equivalent experience
3 to 5 years of supply chain experience in a fast paced, highly fluid environment or other evidence of exceptional ability; experience in a manufacturing organization is strongly preferred (Experience sourcing PCBAs is a huge plus!)
Demonstrated, applied experience developing and managing a commodity including building cost models, leading contract negotiations and completing supplier resourcing projects
Experience supporting the launch of new product introductions
Superior analytical skills and the ability to use data and metrics to justify business decisions
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross functional stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment to achieve business objectives
Ability to work independently in an ambiguous environment
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and projects with various stakeholders
Passionate about Tesla’s mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy

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
$84,000 - $156,000/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.

Required Skills
supply chain recruiting cross-functional collaboration collaboration negotiation roadmapping mechanical engineering electrical engineering operations management manufacturing analytical skills communication compensation
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