Supply Chain Manager, Wire Harness and Connectors

We are seeking a highly skilled and driven Supply Chain Manager to partner with our engineering teams and manufacturing suppliers on the industrialization and ongoing management of reliable, cost-effective direct material supply chains. This role may cover components used in vehicle production, energy products, battery systems, or other critical parts essential to our operations, with a primary focus on wire harnesses and connectors.
Reporting to the Supply Chain Group Manager, this position supports Engineering and Global Supply Management teams. Success requires strong communication with both internal stakeholders and external partners, readiness to travel to suppliers across regions, and the ability to make timely, high-stakes decisions. The Supply Chain Manager develops and maintains productive relationships with key suppliers while driving strategies that deliver supply security, competitive pricing, flexibility, quality, and on-time performance.
Tesla operates in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment. The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter with solid experience in materials, production, or supply chain management.
Responsibilities
Maintain clear visibility into component supply and collaborate with Global Supply Managers and Supplier Industrialization Engineers to address supplier performance and delivery challenges
Establish and oversee supplier relationships at both management and operational levels, including performance management and dispute resolution
Drive continuous improvement in supplier scalability, cost, and quality while providing leadership during New Product Introduction
Bridge technical requirements by facilitating clear communication between suppliers and Tesla’s Purchasing, Quality, and Design teams
Own the development, tracking, and enhancement of supplier manufacturing processes and launch readiness for new products and design changes
Take a leading role in resolving material shortages or allocation issues that impact regional operations
Lead regional supply change-management efforts, coordinating across Global Supply Management, Engineering, and Production; managing supplier negotiations; and ensuring successful material launches
Assess supplier business proposals and deliver recommendations that achieve cost savings, cost avoidance, or cost containment
Partner with Global Supply Managers, Supply Chain Group Managers, Supplier Industrialization Engineers, and other global supply-chain colleagues to evaluate suppliers, support final selection decisions, and contribute to value analysis
Lead negotiations on piece price and product development to secure best-landed-cost outcomes while meeting Supplier Industrialization standards for best-in-class quality
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
7+ years of experience managing wire harness commodities
Proven experience in procurement or strategic sourcing, specifically with electronics and electromechanical components, connector assemblies, and wire harness assembly in a manufacturing or technology environment
Proven ability to multitask, prioritize, and thrive in a high-speed environment
Strong program management, written, and verbal communication skills
Automotive or electronics industry experience preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Willingness to travel as needed

Work arrangement
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