Job Description
We’re looking for a highly motivated and experienced logistics professional to join our growing team to support Logistics procurement for our Asia Pacific markets in a newly created role. This role will be responsible for eight APAC markets, but this number is continually expanding as Tesla continues to grow.
You will be responsible for running RFP’s, vendor management, understanding and procuring services per operations and business requirements. You will be looking after all logistics activities related to finished goods (motors & energy) as well as spare parts and service logistics. The ideal candidate will have a track record of significant achievements, tremendous drive, and a willingness to roll up their sleeves.
This role will be based in Sydney.
What You'll Do
Owner of RFI's, RFP's and RFQ's - ensuring all commercial terms are agreed and documented
Ensures NDA, SOW's and Master Purchase Agreement are positioned appropriately before business is initiated
Develop business strategies around the Finished Vehicle, Warehousing, Customs and Service Parts Logistics industries to drive price negotiations processes and ensure best in-class pricing
Knowledge of vehicle transport, ground trucking market, 3PL's , Air, Ocean and LTL contracts
Understanding of Energy Products and Danger Goods Management. ( Eg. Lithium Batteries, and other energy storage solutions)
Responsible for maintaining productive global transportation and ancillary service contracts
Drive continual cost reduction and avoidance initiatives through strategic price negotiations
Address all areas of Special Equipment management related to category business plans, global market and pricing analysis and procurement support
Lead purchasing activities with internal stakeholders: Finance, Energy Distribution, Logistics Operations, Trade Teams and Engineering departments and develop bid specifications, negotiate contracts, and consolidate results in order to deliver sourcing recommendations
Analyse current spend and evaluate current suppliers
Consolidate spend across supply base to create leverage, analyse purchasing trends and develop sourcing alternatives. Identify new high potential suppliers on global basis
Conduct negotiations and secure comprehensive agreements with suppliers
Maintain a high level of industry expertise and supplier/market conditions Manage respective supplier relationships and performance, including but not limited to dispute resolution
Develop key performance measures for chosen suppliers and negotiate on multiple variables to award longer-term strategic contracts that result in significant cost reduction and improved service levels
Evaluate supplier business proposals and present recommendations that will result in cost savings, avoidance, or containment
Develop sourcing and negotiation strategies that deliver against business objectives and achieves sustainable relationships with suppliers
Create competitive environments with suppliers to support a negotiation strategy
Evaluate and provide guidance on final selection of suppliers; Perform value analysis for final selection of suppliers
Evaluate supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models
What You'll Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Supply Chain, with Masters / MBA preferred
7-10+ years of related experience in Vendor/Carrier management
equivalent experience with evidence of exceptional ability
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in an extremely fast-paced environment
Project related experience in Special Logistic Equipment Services
Track record in planning, execution, and delivery of projects
Knowledge of purchasing processes (SOP's, RFP / RFQ / RFI's, PO's etc.)
Superior negotiation, organization, analytical, and communication skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver high quality results
Excellent written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills, including an ability to effectively communicate across all levels of an organization, technical and non-technical audience
Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ****** orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.
