The Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager will support IT procurement, negotiate contracts, and maintain stakeholder relationships to enhance Zoox's operational efficiency.
The Indirect Sourcing Team connects Zoox with the everyday resources it needs to build mobility from the ground up. We manage the sourcing, negotiation, and execution of contracts that impact daily life at Zoox.
This Strategic Sourcing Manager will establish, grow, and scale the foundational software, tools and partners which our company operates and relies on. You will be given the autonomy and voice to truly act as a strategic partner with cross-functional stakeholders and IT colleagues.
In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing solutions to bring the Zoox vision to life and solving go-to-market challenges for autonomous vehicles and rider experiences. We are looking for a candidate who enjoys working on projects from start to finish, diving deep to understand engineering and user experience challenges, and partnering closely with stakeholders to think through complex questions.
In this role, you will:
- Support various departments in the procurement of our IT Software, Hardware, and Services.
- Focus on CRM, ERP & related procurements to ensure and assist Zoox’s operational scaling and efficiencies.
- Support Zoox’s scale by establishing and maintaining strategic networking relationships and procurement opportunities.
- Support and inform internal stakeholders regarding supplier selection and management.
- Identify sourcing alternatives to drive efficiencies via benchmarking, competitive quotes, and engineering changes.
- Negotiate the cost and other terms and conditions of such purchases by collaborating with the stakeholders and legal team.
- Ensure a smooth procure-to-pay process by working with the stakeholders and the finance team.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- 8+ years of experience in strategic procurement and supply chain management in a technology-related industry
- 4+ years of experience in IT hardware, software, and services strategic sourcing and procurement
- Strategic sourcing, financial and business opportunity analysis, comfort with legal frameworks, and contract negotiation skills
- Experience drafting and negotiating contracts (reviewing redlines, identifying and offering solutions to potential issues)
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
- Open-minded self-starter who can provide insightful feedback, strategies, and thoughts to their stakeholders and suppliers
Bonus Qualifications
- Master's degree or MBA in a relevant discipline (Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, Program Management, etc.)
- Experience in the autonomous vehicle industry, or a related safety-critical environment.
- Experience in an NPI environment and cross-functionally with PMO or engineering organizations
About Zoox
Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.
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Accommodations
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [email protected] or your assigned recruiter.
A Final Note:
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.
Top Skills
CRM
Erp
It Hardware
It Services
It Software
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