• Responsible for regional market analytics on the commodity (Alu metal market & rolled products as sub-commodity)
• Responsible for selecting suppliers and carry out contract negotiations. This is done by focusing on global commodity strategy, quality, specification, price and reliability of supply
• Ensure supplier readiness before SOP and during ramp-up
• Evaluate supplier business proposals and present recommendations that will result in cost savings, avoidance or containment
• Based on key performance indicators, you demand continuous improvement from your suppliers
• Continuously undertake market research and benchmarking in order to benefit from new trends in the global and EMEA supplier market. Special focus of research will be on “constant in-depth intelligence on the scrap Market” as key inputs to Low CO2 Aluminum
• Work collaboratively on a cross-functional level with other departments like engineering, supplier industrialization, quality and many more
• New supplier introduction and management
• You manage commodity accounts in the operational level supporting the continuity of Tesla manufacturing

• You live raw materials procurement or direct procurement within the automotive sector! You have a drive to make sure that all assigned programs are fully under control for Gigafactory Berlin set-up and growth
• You possess a higher vocational or university qualification in a subject such as material/chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or business management, or equivalent experience
• Experience in purchasing one or more of the relevant commodities and have in-depth technical knowledge of the products
• Knowledge of automotive processes and strong analytics skills: strong value analysis & data modelling skills will be a strong plus, even in absence of specific Raw Materials expertise. Precision in data management, mental agility and problem solving skills are as well key to the job
• You are fluent in English and/or German

Candidates are expected to uphold and actively promote sustainability principles in their daily work, operating in line with Tesla Global Environmental, Health, Safety & Security (EHS&S) Policy and EMAS requirements, fostering a culture of continuous environmental improvement.