Global Supply Manager, AI Hardware PCBA

Tesla is seeking best in class PCBA Global Supply Manager (GSM) to lead most advanced Autopilot hardware for a variety of Tesla cutting edge products. You will own the sourcing and supplier management strategy for Tesla autopilot PCBA and key custom semiconductor components; closely involved in every development stage; contribute towards full autonomous driving realization! The responsible GSM shall have a strong technical understanding of PCBA manufacturing, semiconductor supply chains, and electronic components to be able to support core engineer team development. This role will report to our Supply Chain Group Manager and in parallel be an active source resource supporting our various Engineering groups within Tesla. The Global Supply Manager builds and leverages strong working relationships with our engineering teams and key suppliers to
ensure cost, quality, and delivery targets are met. They work toward good supplier relationships and total costs of ownership to achieve maximum advantage for Tesla and our customers. Tesla is a fast-moving, dynamic environment where flexibility and adaptability are key attributes needed for success. The successful candidate will be a selfstarter; motivated with expert overall Sourcing Expertise.

• Own RFQ and contract lifecycle management, including NDAs, General Terms & Conditions, and Piece Price Agreements, ensuring all agreements are negotiated and documented before business initiation
• Drive piece price and development cost negotiations to achieve best-landed-cost outcomes and Best-In-Class supplier quality standards
• Develop supplier KPIs and negotiate multi-variable, long-term strategic contracts that deliver meaningful cost reduction and improved service levels
• Partner cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to enable seamless NPI and mass production scaling
• Communicate and influence sourcing strategies at the executive level, ensuring alignment across engineering, finance, and supply chain stakeholders
• Maintain deep expertise in semiconductor lead times, fabrication constraints, PCBA industry trends, and global supply chain dynamics, including material availability, pricing shifts, and emerging technologies
• Assess global supply chain risks and develop contingency plans to safeguard Tesla's high-volume production continuity

• 5 years of experience in sourcing or procurement with a focus on PCBA or electronics manufacturing
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience or evidence of exceptional ability
• Excellent data-driven decision making, problem solving and analytical skills
• Proven ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies that align with business goals and drive measurable impact
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple teams and levels
• Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, operations, finance, and legal team to drive alignment and execute sourcing strategies
• Ability to build and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring strategic collaboration and mutual growth
• Managing various aspects of core PCBA manufacturing, material planning, strategic sourcing, inventory control, should cost analysis, risk management
• Deep understanding of PCBA manufacturing process (SMT, through-hole, testing, and final assembly)
• Familiarity with key semiconductor components in automotive applications such as MCUs, SoCs, power electronics(MOSFETs, LGBTs) etc.