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Gigafactory 1 Purchasing Management (Fall 2019 Internship/Co-Op)

THE ROLE 
 
Global Supply Chain at Tesla’s Gigafactory 1 includes both equipment and infrastructure procurement as part of the construction of the world’s biggest factory, as well as capital equipment. The opportunity is based at Tesla’s Gigafactory1 near Reno/Tahoe, Nevada. 
Interns within our Supply Chain Organization support the development, implementation and management of strategies to provide Tesla with optimal supply assurance, pricing, flexibility, quality and delivery performance. Interns build and leverages strong working relationships with our engineering teams and key suppliers to assure 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 self-starter; motivated and positive person who is willing to achieve what many say is impossible. 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES 
Capital Equipment: 
  • Support the Tesla Engineering and Program teams for both future program and current production.  
  • Build technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, technology landscape, and supply base for responsible sub-systems.  
  • Develop and issue complete RFQ packages to potential suppliers  
  • Validate, analyze, and make sourcing recommendations based on quote packages from suppliers.  
  • Fully support aggressive program and project timelines.  
  • Support organizational cost management objectives by identifying and negotiating commercial cost reduction opportunities.  
  • Work with Suppliers and Engineering to release equipment into production.  
  • Work to identify “qualified” suppliers and drive continuous quality improvement. 
 
EPC Procurement: 
The Gigafactory Procurement team is looking to hire a skilled intern to assist in executing the infrastructure development sourcing strategy for the Gigafactory 1 project. This role will be involved with construction suppliers and contractors and negotiating contracts. 
  • Execute the Infrastructure Development sourcing strategy. 
  • Develop strong stakeholder support and cooperation on assigned commodities which can range from facilities and construction services along with equipment, and material buyouts. 
  • Pre-qualify and synthesize supplier, industry and market research for assigned commodities to develop sourcing strategy 
  • Process of data collection and analyzes of spend data for assigned commodities. 
  • Ensuring commodity spend is managed efficiently and effectively and within contract compliance. 
  • Supporting commodity business planning and savings. 
  • Establish measurement metrics and tools to monitor progress, such as tracking labor productivity burn rates 
  • Implementing Worldwide/Regional/Country agreements, as necessary, to consolidate suppliers/spend. 
  • Provide analysis of existing requirements and pricing to ensure the most cost-effective options. 
  • Analyze historical spend as well as forecast spend and savings by commodity/business. 
  • Develop solid understanding of cost drivers and contracts by commodity 
  • Maintain day-to-day supplier relationships; act as the lead point of contact for all commercial issues. 
  • Identify and negotiate commercial cost reduction opportunities 
  • Support Engineering to identify suppliers available for sourcing. 
  • Issue RFx (RFQ, RFB, and RFP) for sourcing assigned commodities. 
  • Review, analyze and clarify quote packages from suppliers and service providers. Make and present recommendations to award. 
  • Support/Lead a strategic sourcing approval process. 
  • Work on “Lean” initiatives and identify other sourcing efficiencies via benchmarking, VA/VE, competitive quotes and resourcing. 
  • Negotiate, evaluate and issue PO’s for assigned commodities. 
  • Review change order proposals and make approval or rejection recommendations. 
  • Support the purchase order closeout process including reconciliation of material receipts, billings, changes, and payments. 
REQUIREMENTS 
  • Preferred current student in undergraduate, masters, or MBA program in related fields. Construction experience is helpful for EPC Procurement. 
  • 3+ internship, project, or work experience related to this area of expertise. 
  • Ability to effectively communicate verbally and excellent time management skills.  
  • Ability to relocate for the duration of your internship. 
  • Exposure to mass production operations - preferably supporting execution of trials &/or process changes 
  • Excel skills 
  • Prior leadership experience (through internships, clubs on campus etc)  
  • Some projects may require:  
  • Skills in Microsoft, MRP software, CATIA, GD&T, Quality Assurance, Industrial Engineering, Knowledge of Body Structural components 
  • Experience with DFM, PFMEA, RCA, Problem solving 
  • Excel macros, Java, Python, SQL for data analytics 
  • SQL, Excel, Minitab, JMP (any of these or all) 
  • Data Manipulation or Statistics understanding 
  • Preference for those who can work 6+ months