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 all of the resources it needs to build mobility from the ground up! We manage the sourcing, negotiation, and execution of contracts and strategic partnerships that enable Zoox.
This Strategic Sourcing Manager will help to establish, grow, and scale foundational IT Software and IT services at Zoox. 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 on the forefront of autonomous mobility.
In this role, you will:
- Support and guide various departments in the procurement of our IT Software, Hardware, and Services.
- Focus on CRM, ERP, SaaS & related procurements to ensure and assist Zoox’s operational scaling and efficiencies.
- Support Zoox’s market growth by establishing and maintaining strategic relationships and procurement opportunities.
- Guide and inform internal stakeholders regarding supplier selection and management.Identify sourcing alternatives to drive efficiencies via benchmarking, competitive quotes, and by creating areas for changes.
- Negotiate the cost and other terms and conditions to create a total cost of ownership that is a catalyst for Zoox.
- Ensure a smooth source-to-pay process by working with the stakeholders and the finance team throughout the product lifecycle.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- 8+ years of experience in strategic procurement, sourcing, indirect category management, contracting and/or supply chain management.
- 4+ years of experience in Technology categories including familiarity with the complexities of Tech Sourcing, particularly networking hardware, software, services and associated agreements
- 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 high-tech, 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.
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