Category Buyer, Indirect Procurement (m/w/d) – Gigafactory Berlin Brandenburg Join Tesla’s team in the Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg as a Category Buyer, Indirect Procurement. This role focuses on strategic sourcing, vendor management, and project management to support Tesla’s mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. What to Expect Are you an experienced professional with a passion for sustainability and cost optimization? Do you excel in strategic sourcing and category management? Are you a strategic thinker with strong negotiation skills and a commitment to cost efficiency and innovation? If you’re energized by a fast‑paced, forward‑thinking workplace, this opportunity is a perfect fit. What You’ll Do Lead sourcing, contracting, and supplier management activities for key indirect categories. Lead end‑to‑end sourcing initiatives including market research, RFx processes, total cost analysis, and contract negotiation. Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, ensuring performance, service continuity, and alignment with ESG and compliance standards. Collaborate cross‑functionally with stakeholders in EHS, Operations, Engineering, HR, Finance, and Sustainability to define needs and drive procurement excellence. Identify and drive cost savings, process efficiencies, and risk mitigation opportunities through continuous improvement and demand management. Monitor market trends and innovation, identifying new partners, technologies, and solutions that can enhance service quality or environmental impact. Act as a change agent, promoting procurement best practices and supporting internal stakeholders through category transitions or new sourcing models. Support contract lifecycle management, including negotiation of SLAs, compliance with legal and corporate requirements, and performance review cycles. Leverage data and digital tools to provide transparency, track KPIs, and make informed decisions. Contribute to broader procurement transformation initiatives such as digitalization, sustainability strategy, and supplier diversity programs. What You’ll Bring With a passion for indirect procurement and a commitment to sustainability, you bring a strategic mindset, proven leadership, and the ability to implement impactful solutions in a dynamic environment. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in Procurement or Supply Chain Management, with a focus on indirect spend categories. Demonstrated expertise in strategic sourcing, with a track record of delivering cost savings and efficiency improvements in indirect spend categories. Strong analytical skills to evaluate complex data, identify trends, and develop actionable procurement strategies. Self‑motivated and adaptable, thriving in a fast‑paced, innovative environment with evolving priorities. Proven ability to collaborate across functions, lead cross‑functional projects, and engage stakeholders at all levels. Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to build relationships and influence outcomes. Fluent in English and German; proficiency in other European languages is a plus. Familiarity with responsible sourcing principles and commitment to sustainable procurement practices. Location: Spend more than 80% of time at the Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg in Grünheide (Mark) with occasional travel to vendor locations. Employment Details Seniority Level: Entry levelEmployment Type: Full‑timeJob Function: Marketing and SalesIndustries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Utilities Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Tesla by 2×. #J-18808-Ljbffr