Supply Chain Manager, Construction Procurement

Description:
The 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.

Responsibilities:
Cultivate strong stakeholder support and cooperation on contracting activities

Pre-qualify suppliers by assessing their financial credibility, insurance policies and past project experience for efficient execution of Tesla’s scope of work
Identify new potential suppliers and negotiate MSA level agreements
Efficient execution of RFx process to ensure all project scopes are contracted according to the required project schedule
Review, analyze and clarify bid packages received from service providers
Negotiate bid reductions and make award recommendations
Effectively operate with ambiguous scope & schedule requirements. Ability to make decisions based on incomplete information

Requirements:
Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent experience
At least 3 years of experience in the heavy construction industry
The ideal candidate will have prior experience supporting a high-volume construction contracting operation. EPC or General Contractor experience is preferred
Knowledge and experience in the commercial and industrial market is preferred
Candidate should have some construction knowledge and basic ability to read construction drawings, specification, and contracting documents
Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills
Excellent analytical and judgment skills. Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, Bluebeam and/or Acrobat
Understanding of basic contract law and construction contract standards
Self-starter with the ability to adapt, improvise and problem solve
Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects with various stakeholders as well as organizational skills to manage and track transactional details

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