What To Expect
Our EMEA Indirect Procurement team selects and acquires goods and services that support Sales, Service, Construction, Manufacturing, Supercharging, Energy, and Retail Development operations across EMEA. By leveraging in-house procurement tools, we drive efficiencies and strategic sourcing to enhance cost-effectiveness. In this role, you’ll collaborate with centralized Tesla teams, as well as with local stakeholders across the region.
As a Buyer, you will focus on supporting the procurement of goods, and services that are necessary to support Tesla's growth in EMEA. You’ll gain hands-on experience in sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships to support a greener, more efficient transportation strategy across EMEA.
What You'll Do
Manage end-to end sourcing initiatives for assigned indirect categories, including market research, RFx development (RFPs, RFQs), bid evaluation, supplier selection, and contract negotiations, under guidance from senior procurement leads Conduct total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis to evaluate long-term value, including pricing, service levels, risk exposure, and sustainability considerations Lead supplier evaluation and selection processes to ensure reliable supply, competitive pricing, and alignment with company standards Manage contract negotiations to secure favorable terms, pricing, and service level agreements (SLAs), ensuring clarity and enforceability Leverage procurement platforms, ERP systems, and digital tools to track KPIs, generate reports, and support data-driven decision-making Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Engineering, Finance, Operations, HR, and Sustainability to understand requirements and align procurement outcomes with business objectives Contribute to team-wide reporting, dashboards, and procurement transformation initiatives such as digitalization and process automation
What You'll Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related experience. Demonstrated experience in managing RFx processes, supplier evaluations, and contract support. Strong attention to detail, organizational and negotiation skills, and ability adapt and follow procedures. Strong analytical skills to interpret market data, assess TCO, and identify cost-saving opportunities. Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders across departments. Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
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