Global Supply Manager, International Logistics

Job Description

What To Expect We’re looking for highly motivated logistics professional to support Global Logistics procurement. This role can be based in India The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing the strategy, running RFP’s, vendor management, understanding and procuring services per operations and business requirements. The candidate will be looking after all logistics activities related to business verticals for Tesla Motors and Energy as well as spare parts and service logistics. The candidate must have a track record of significant achievements, tremendous drive, and a willingness to roll up their sleeves. 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 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 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 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 business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering and/or equivalent experience in Supply Chain or 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 5-6+ years of related experience in Vendor management Master’s in supply chain and / or related field or MBA in supply chain preferred Track record in planning, execution, and delivery of projects. Program management expertise 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