Global Supply Manager - MRO

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The Role

The Global Supply Manager-Global Indirect Purchasing will assist the Global Indirect Purchasing Group Manager with category management strategies and strategic sourcing initiatives. This role will provide exposure and opportunities to collaborate with a wide range of business groups including stakeholder groups related to the specific commodity, as well as Supply Chain, Legal, and Finance. Global Supply Managers are expected to develop strategic business relationships with external suppliers and internal business stakeholders, develop global category strategies for Indirect Materials commodities, lead contract negotiations, drive cost savings initiatives and implement strategic sourcing best practices.

Global Indirect Purchasing is responsible for all indirect materials, defined as products and services that are not a part of the vehicles we sell. We work hard and operate as one team. Check your ego at the door. We don’t allow them on the property. Bottom line, we are in search of real people that believe in and deliver the impossible every day. We are looking for those people who can deliver results and who find ways to raise the bar every day all at Ludicrous speed. A successful candidate is technically strong, relentlessly drives out inefficiencies in everything they do, is innovative and can communicate complex topics simply.

Responsibilities

·Strategy: develop a global category strategy including supplier landscape analysis, category spend analysis, category governance and category performance

·Cross-functional Support / Leadership: support and coordinate purchasing projects with cross-functional stakeholders. Develop strong stakeholder support and cooperation

·Spend Analysis: collect, process, and analyze historical and forecasted spend data

·Cost Management: analyze existing requirements and pricing to ensure the most cost-effective options. Achieve highest value for goods and services while enabling Tesla’s unique requirements

·Supplier Relationship Management: establish measurement metrics and tools to monitor supplier performance and ensure contract compliance. Maintain day-to-day supplier relationships; act as the lead point of contact for all commercial issues

·Strategic Sourcing: lead strategic sourcing process and establish global / regional / country agreements to consolidate suppliers/spend. Develop solid understanding of cost drivers and contracts by commodity. Issue RFx for assigned commodities. Review, analyze and clarify quote packages from suppliers

·Contracting: lead commercial contract negotiations. Manage stakeholders in negotiation process, including legal, supplier, and stakeholders

·Procurement Process: enable efficient procurement process through contract structure, preferred supplier relationships, and stakeholder training, using supporting technology such as eProcurement where possible

Desired profile

Requirements

·Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability.

·At least three (3) years of experience in procurement, category management, strategic sourcing or related functions, with demonstrated breadth and/or depth in one or more categories

·Understanding of the strategic sourcing process, opportunity / spend analyses, contract negotiations, and procure-to-pay processes

·Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills

·Open-minded self-starter with the ability to adapt, improvise and problem solve

·Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize appropriately and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

·Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects with various global and local stakeholders

·Team player with strong interpersonal skills

·Experience with eProcurement systems is a plus

·APICS or other procurement-related certification is a plus

·Ability to travel (up to 25%)

·A burning desire to work for the coolest company on the planet and change the world

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