NPI Buyer

We're looking for a highly motivated NPI Buyer to manage NPI sourcing and planning during early engineering builds for projects across Energy, Solar Products, and Vehicles products.This is a cross-functional role that requires close coordination among different groups internally and externally of Tesla.In this role, you will be immersed in early NPI design phases, and act as owner to plan and source for components during early engineering builds. You will also 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.

• Deliver clear-to-build status, material coverage, run-out reports, and other analyses as needed to plan engineering builds
• Build and maintain operational partnerships with assigned suppliers.Act as the primary interface with suppliers on delivery status, issues, and resolution.Escalate to commercial or technical partners when required (procurement, accounts payable, quality, engineering, etc.)
• Drive commercial cost negotiations with suppliers to ensure Tesla receives the best possible pricing and 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
• Document component cost and work with Finance to track BOM cost in different program phases

• Degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience;CPIM or APIC training is a plus
• Experience in sourcing, manufacturing, finance, or supply chain management, with advanced proficiency in MS Excel required
• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP with a solid understanding of discrete manufacturing, bills of material, product lifecycle management, procure to pay processes, and supply chain operations
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to evaluate and analyze data to enable operational decision-making or present clear recommendations to leadership
• Demonstrated skills in supplier operational and relationship management
• Passionate and high energy, with the diplomacy and cooperative style necessary to positively influence others, both inside and outside of Tesla. Ability to write, speak and present effectively and persuasively
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects in a dynamic, fast paced environment.Flexibility and adaptability are key

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical 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 Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary 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

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.