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What to Expect
Tesla’s APAC Indirect Purchasing team is seeking a high‑performing Global Supply Manager to partner with internal business stakeholders and vendors to execute strategies, drive continuous improvement, and optimize our Asia Pacific source‑to‑pay processes through collaboration with the global team.
This role will lead strategic sourcing, issue and evaluate RFQs, manage commercial issues, lead negotiations and be responsible for overall supplier management. The primary area of responsibility is to manage indirect purchasing commodities and services in the Asia Pacific region.
The role requires a deep understanding of source‑to‑pay and proven experience with integrating business process and policies through procurement platforms. The Global Supply Manager is expected to build solid relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders, develop commodity strategies, perform detailed spend analysis, know exactly what is happening in the micro and macro‑economic environment around commodities, and take initiative to optimize the supply base and identify and drive improvements to processes and efficiency. To be a successful candidate, you must be a self‑motivated, organized, proven sourcing expert who is comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment interacting with a variety of roles and business functions.
What You’ll Do
- Partner with business teams to develop and execute procurement plans aligned with business strategies and priorities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders, including executive‑level regional business leads.
- Design, conduct, and synthesize supplier, industry, and market research for assigned commodities to develop sourcing strategies.
- Provide analysis of requirements, spend, and savings to ensure the most cost‑effective options.
- Identify and negotiate commercial cost‑reduction opportunities based on a solid understanding of cost drivers and contracts.
- Develop and manage suppliers according to business needs and maintain day‑to‑day supplier relationships; act as the lead point of contact for commercial discussion.
- Issue RFXs for sourcing assigned commodities, review raised purchase requests, and support/lead a strategic sourcing approval process.
- Work on “Lean” initiatives and identify other sourcing efficiencies via benchmarking, competitive quotes, and resourcing.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies and processes.
- Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on procurement principles, policies, and processes.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, and/or equivalent experience or evidence of exceptional ability.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
- Ability to multi‑task, prioritize, and work in an extremely fast‑paced environment.
- Procurement experience at an international company is a plus.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.
- Willingness to travel (approx. 20%).