Supply Chain Manager, Connectors

What To Expect The Supply Chain Manager – Connectors leads strategic sourcing and operational supply chain execution for interconnect commodities, ensuring material availability, cost competitiveness, and supply continuity. This role combines supplier strategy, cost optimization, clear-to-build readiness, and shortage resolution to support high-volume production in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You'll Do

Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for connectors and electromechanical components

Develop and manage supplier relationships, performance, and continuous improvement

Conduct cost modeling and lead commercial negotiations and contracts

Drive clear-to-build (CTB) readiness and ensure alignment to production plans

Lead end-to-end shortage resolution including root cause and recovery execution

Identify and qualify new suppliers to build a resilient supply base

Partner with engineering and cross-functional teams to align technical and supply strategies

What You'll Bring

3–5+ years of strategic sourcing or supply chain experience in electronics/mechanical commodities

Strong experience in supplier management, negotiations, and cost modeling

Proven track record in shortage resolution and supply recovery execution

Solid understanding of CTB processes and production readiness metrics

Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering and operations teams

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Experience in high-volume manufacturing or technology environments

Benefits Compensation and 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

$69,600 - $222,000/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.

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