Supply Chain Manager, Connectors

Role overview

The Supply Chain Manager for Connectors owns strategic sourcing and day-to-day supply chain execution for interconnect commodities. The position is focused on keeping materials available, maintaining competitive cost, and protecting supply continuity. It also supports high-volume manufacturing by improving supplier strategy, optimizing cost, ensuring clear-to-build readiness, and resolving shortages quickly.

Key responsibilities

• Direct sourcing strategy for connectors and electromechanical parts.
• Build strong supplier partnerships and oversee supplier performance and ongoing improvement.
• Create cost models and manage commercial discussions, negotiations, and contracts.
• Support clear-to-build readiness and keep supply aligned with production requirements.
• Lead shortage recovery work from issue identification through root-cause analysis and execution of corrective actions.
• Find, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers to strengthen supply resilience.
• Work closely with engineering and other cross-functional partners to align technical needs with supply plans.

Required background

• At least 3–5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or supply chain work involving electronics or mechanical commodities.
• Hands-on experience with supplier management, negotiations, and cost analysis/modeling.
• Demonstrated success in resolving shortages and driving supply recovery.
• Good understanding of clear-to-build processes and production readiness metrics.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering and operations teams.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing or technology setting.

Benefits and compensation

This full-time role includes competitive pay and day-one benefits eligibility. Benefits mentioned include medical plans with $0 payroll deduction options, family-building/fertility/adoption/surrogacy support, dental and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution options, company-paid HSA contribution when enrolled in the high-deductible medical plan with HSA, healthcare and dependent care FSA, 401(k) with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, company-paid basic life and AD&D coverage, short-term and long-term disability insurance with a 90-day waiting period, employee assistance program, sick time and vacation time, paid holidays, back-up childcare and parenting support, voluntary critical illness/hospital indemnity/accident/theft & legal services/pet insurance options, weight loss and tobacco cessation programs, Tesla Babies program, commuter benefits, and employee discounts and perks.

Compensation details

Expected annual compensation is $69,600 to $222,000, plus cash and stock awards and benefits. Actual pay may differ based on factors such as location, role-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional compensation elements may apply depending on the position, and benefit-plan details are provided with an employment offer.

Additional information

The role is based in Palo Alto, California and is onsite. The job is with Tesla.