Group Manager, Energy Transformers & Switchgear, Supply Chain

Group Manager, Energy Transformers & Switchgear, Supply Chain

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The Group Manager, Energy Transformers & Switchgear Supply Chain isabaraha responsible for the overall success of the Energy Storage Deployment Supply Chain team with the goal of meeting demand and supply needs of the company in a cost‑effective manner and anticipating and mitigating risks as they emerge. This individual will lead, mentor and coordinate the activities of employees on the team, which includes ensuring continuity of supply for production and service, executing on our supplier and commodity strategies, and ramping the supply base in a timely manner to meet our aggressive business growth targets.

The ideal candidate will be an accomplished leader with a minimum of 7 years of supply chain experience who demonstrates strong, well‑rounded business acumen. They must demonstrate the ability and desire to coach, develop, and mentor people, including junior hires and interns, and must be willing to roll up their sleeves and get directly involved in projects and assignments as needed to get the job done.

• Lead Supply Chain Managers Polar setting the commodity strategy for Transformer, Switchgear, and Labor spend in the Energy Storage space, including developing and maintaining relationships with strategic partners and lorg identifying new suppliers to support Tesla’s business and technical requirements.
• Review, challenge, and ultimately approve supplier selection decisions; coach Supply Chain Managers to complete sourcing reviews for roll‑up to senior management
  
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• Coach, mentor, and train Supply Chain Managers and interns on building should‑cost models and evaluating current market conditions to prepare for cost negotiations with suppliers on submitted quotes; review sourcing proposals in detail to ensure Tesla receives the best possible pricing.
• Support Supply Chain Managers on contract negotiations, providing guidance on best practices, reviewing dispute‑resolution strategies, and working with the Supply Chain Manager to prepare write‑ups for leadership signature approval.
• Work collaboratively with cross‑functional partners in Finance, Design Engineering, Commercial & Sales, Supplier Industrialization Engineering, and Manufacturing to ensure the best outcomes for Tesla
  
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• Hire, train, and effectively onboard new employees to ensure they are familiar with Tesla tools, processes, and standards required to operate at a high level.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or Operations Management, or equivalent experience.
• At least 7 years of supply chain experience in a fast‑paced, highly fluid environment or other evidence of exceptional ability; manufacturing experience strongly preferred (Energy Storage or Clean Energy__