Associate Buyer - Indirect Procurement, Supercharging

Our EMEA Procurement team selects and acquires goods and services that support Sales, Service, 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 Supercharger teams, as well as with local stakeholders across EMEA, to source and contract goods, services and works that contribute to the transformation of our company.

As an Associate Buyer, you will focus on supporting the procurement of goods, services and works that are necessary to build Tesla’s charging infrastructure. You’ll gain hands-on experience in sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships to support a greener, more efficient transportation strategy across EMEA.

• Assist in sourcing processes, including issuing RFx’s, gathering supplier information, and evaluating quotes.
• Work with in-house procurement tools (e.g., ERP system, CLM, RFQ tool) to follow internal sourcing guidelines and support contracting approvals.
• Develop cost breakdowns and analyse pricing options to ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct spend analysis on historical and projected data to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Stay informed on market trends, supply and demand challenges, and potential sourcing risks.
• Participate in identifying and evaluating new suppliers to support strategic goals.
• Support in building and maintaining relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Assist in negotiations and facilitate smooth communication between suppliers and internal teams.
• A chance to contribute to a sustainable future through innovative solutions.