<p>As a Collision Specialist, you'll oversee the consumables program for internal and external Tesla collision centers. You'll ensure the best materials and tools are available to repair vehicles to OEM standards, enabling technicians to work efficiently. In this fast-paced, project-driven role, you'll collaborate with teams and suppliers to optimize the repair process and maintain Tesla's high-quality standards.</p> <ul> <li>Maintain consumables bill of materials for Tesla collision centers, including paints, primers, masking tape, sandpaper, polishing compounds, foam, adhesives, and other essential repair chemicals and products for vehicle repair and refinish </li><li>Collaborate with engineers, technical teams, specialists, and repair development colleagues to review, test, validate, and implement consumables for global collision operations </li><li>Track and evaluate vendor performance using analytics, including vendor scorecards, KPIs, and reporting </li><li>Provide technical expertise to the collision field, support teams, and other Tesla groups on consumables in the collision industry </li><li>Manage consumables RFPs for new vehicle models, ensuring timelines meet launch schedules, and support sourcing and procurement alignment </li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve technical, billing and other issues with consumables suppliers to ensure smooth operations and business alignment </li><li>Build and maintain relationships with cross-functional stakeholders, using Tesla project management tools to track timelines and report key information </li><li>3+ years of experience in body/paint tech, operations, chemicals, or related fields (collision experience a plus) </li><li>Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues </li><li>Excellent organizational skills, capable of managing multiple projects with attention to detail </li><li>Proactive, responsive, and positive with strong interpersonal skills, energy, and urgency </li><li>Proficient in written and spoken English, quick to learn new software </li><li>Team-oriented with a strong sense of confidentiality </li><li>Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, obtain Tesla forklift certification if needed, and travel as required </li></ul>