Purchasing Coordinator – Tesla – Richmond Hill, ON

Tesla Canada’s Manufacture Test Engineering Team in Richmond Hill, Ontario is looking for a driven and detail-oriented Purchasing Coordinator to keep procurement running smoothly. This is a role where your organizational skills directly support engineers and technicians building the systems behind Tesla’s mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy.

Day-to-day, you’ll be the connective tissue between engineering teams, suppliers, and logistics — managing purchase orders, tracking parts, coordinating shipments, and keeping the lab stocked so projects never stall. If you thrive in a structured but fast-moving setting and enjoy making complex supply chains work seamlessly, this could be a strong fit.

About the Role: Purchasing Coordinator

As a Purchasing Coordinator, you’ll manage the full procurement cycle for electrical and mechanical components used to build testers, tools, and lab supplies. Working through Tesla’s Jira system, you’ll coordinate Requests for Quotation (RFQs) and purchase requests based on engineering requirements, then follow through from order placement to delivery. You’ll also maintain accurate records in the ERP system and keep Bills of Materials (BOMs) up to date across multiple projects simultaneously.

Beyond purchasing, this role involves coordinating with Tesla’s global logistics team to arrange shipments to Tesla facilities and supplier locations worldwide. You’ll receive daily packages, allocate them to the correct project cages and bins in the lab, and conduct weekly or bi-weekly inventory checks to backfill lab material storage. Close collaboration with engineers, technicians, technical program managers, software engineers, the US procurement team, and external suppliers is a core part of the job.

Benefits and Salary

This is a full-time position with a competitive annual salary range of $48,400 – $72,600 (Associate Buyer – Planner level), plus cash and stock awards. Benefits are available from day one of hire and include company-paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance, an RRSP with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, an Employee Assistance Program, Parental Success Programs, sick and vacation time, paid holidays, the Tesla Babies program, and employee discounts on Tesla products and fitness perks. Pay may vary based on market location, skills, and experience.

Responsibilities

The Purchasing Coordinator role spans procurement, inventory, logistics, and supplier management — making it a varied position with real impact on how efficiently the engineering team operates. Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll be doing on a regular basis:

• Coordinate RFQs and purchase requests via Tesla’s Jira system for electrical and mechanical components used to build testers, tools, and lab supplies based on engineering requirements
• Assist mechanical and electrical purchasing teams in sourcing high-quality commercial parts
• Support vendor onboarding and maintain supplier relationships
• Create, process, and manage purchase orders, updating status in the ERP system and Bills of Materials (BOM) for test equipment builds and engineering projects
• Follow up with suppliers on order status, shortages, delays, and delivery issues
• Issue and track Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to suppliers
• Maintain accurate procurement records, reports, and organized filing systems
• Receive and allocate daily packages to the correct project cage/bins in the lab; update BOM status after receipt; conduct weekly or bi-weekly inventory checks to backfill lab material storage
• Create shipments in Tesla’s logistics system and coordinate with the logistics team to arrange delivery of parts or testers to global Tesla and supplier locations

Requirements / Skills

Tesla is looking for a candidate who combines solid procurement or administrative experience with strong organizational discipline and the ability to juggle multiple priorities without losing accuracy. Effective communication and ERP system proficiency are essential for this role.

• 1–2 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or office administration
• BOM management and part number tracking/sourcing experience is required
• Post-secondary education in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field
• Strong proficiency with computer applications and ERP systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and follow-through
• Self-motivated and adaptable, with a commitment to delivering high-quality results

How to Apply

To apply, visit the official Tesla job posting using the link below. Make sure your resume is up to date before submitting your application.

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