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Supply Chain Manager, Solar

Tesla Motors, Inc.
104,000 - 192,000 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Palo Alto
Apr 15, 2026
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 the direct sourcing of Solar products. The Supply Chain Manager builds and leverages strong working relationships with our engineering teams and key suppliers to assure cost, quality, and delivery targets are met. They work toward good supplier relationships and total costs of ownership to achieve maximum advantage for Tesla and our customers. What You'll Do Planning & Forecasting: Develop and execute supply strategies for raw material suppliers with a proactive mindset, mitigating risks and ensuring seamless scalability to support Tesla's rapid growth and high-volume procurement needs Cost Analysis: Conduct in-depth cost modeling and optimization on large-scale supplier engagements to identify efficiencies, reduce expenses, and drive value without sacrificing quality or innovation Negotiation: Lead high-value supplier negotiations with precision and foresight, securing advantageous terms on multi-million dollar contracts that align with Tesla's high standards and long-term vision Contract Management: Draft, review, and manage complex, high-spend supplier contracts to safeguard company interests, ensure compliance, and enable agile responses to market shifts Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Legal, and Leadership teams to foster alignment, share insights, and remove barriers to accelerate progress on strategic supplier initiatives What You'll Bring Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or evidence of exceptional ability, or equivalent experience 3+ years of professional experience in supply chain management, with demonstrated ownership of high-spend supplier relationships and large-scale contracts Knowledge of renewable energy, solar or refinery industries Experience working with raw material suppliers (quartz, metallurgical-silicon, polysilicon, silver and copper) preferred Proven track record in negotiating and executing large agreements with international suppliers Demonstrated expertise in planning, cost analysis, negotiation, and contract management Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment Compensation and 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 + benefits Pay 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.