### What to Expect The EMEA Construction Procurement team selects and acquires goods and services to complete the construction and fit out of Tesla’s Sales, Service and Delivery (SSD) locations across EMEA, Africa and the Middle East. The team is responsible for the complete procurement lifecycle of the construction projects, including pre-qualification of vendors, compliance, tendering and project award. By leveraging in-house procurement tools, we drive efficiencies and strategic sourcing to enhance cost-effectiveness. As the commodity buyer, you will join the Construction Procurement team in an inaugural position. A truly first of its kind role. In this role, you will support internal stakeholders in the procurement of goods and services essential to the fit out of Tesla’s SSD locations. You’ll lead in sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships to ensure full compliancy, efficient supply chains and best in market pricing. ### What You’ll Do Sourcing * Develop sourcing strategies, including localization, aligned with business and local market needs * Own and run RFQ’s for sourcing assigned commodities/services, including pre-qualification of suppliers, review and negotiate supplier quotations to contract award and management * Analyze pricing and develop cost breakdowns ensuring the most cost-effective options are achieved * Make and present recommendations to award after performing a detailed bid analysis ensuring identical scope inclusion for all bids. Data Analysis * Creation of commodity sourcing plans from scratch based on historical data and identified opportunities * Analyze spend data to identify procurement opportunities (Consolidation of suppliers, Contract creation, Drive economies of scale) * Monitor market trends and conditions, reviewing supply and demand challenges and opportunities * Identify cost-saving and cost-avoidance opportunities Contract Management * Adhere to inhouse policies for sourcing requests, sourcing & contracting approvals by using inhouse developed procurement tools such as Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), ERP system and RFQ tool * Ensures compliance with contract renewal and drives re-tendering when greater value can be achieved Stakeholder Management * Develop strong stakeholder support and cooperation on assigned commodities * Maintain and develop strong supplier relationships, to source and contract goods, services and works that contribute to the expansion of Tesla’s portfolio * Manage and develop onboarded suppliers by demonstrating strong supplier relationship management. ### What You’ll Bring * Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or a related field or equivalent experience with evidence of exceptional ability * Strong, demonstrable experience in a senior supply chain/procurement/purchasing roles. Experience in construction (procurement) is a big plus. * Highly organized, able to manage multiple projects in various phases simultaneously with various stakeholders * Open-minded self-starter with the ability to adapt, improvise and problem solve * Track record of working independently to drive change and deliver value * Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and data accuracy. * Strong analytical and judgment skills. * Demonstrated ability to identify business process issues and drive process improvement. * Proven ability of supplier and stakeholder relationship management. * Strong negotiation and contract management skills. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. * Excellent verbal and written ability in English language, and ideally another European language 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, sexual 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. Privacy is a top priority for Tesla. We build it into our products and view it as an essential part of our business. To understand more about the data we collect and process as part of your application, please view our Tesla Talent Privacy Notice. Apply at: https://www.tesla.com/careers/search/job/276739?source=BA