Zoox · 10 hours ago
Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager - IT Software & Services
Foster City, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$175K/yr - $210K/yr
8+ years expZoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. The Strategic Sourcing Manager will establish and scale the foundational software, tools, and partners necessary for the company's operations, focusing on procurement and supplier management to support operational efficiencies.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesMachine LearningRoboticsTransportation
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement)
Unpaid time off
Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights
Amazon RSUs
Health insurance
Long-term care insurance
Long-term and short-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Company
Zoox
Zoox is an AI robotics company that provides mobility-as-a-service and self-driving car services. It is a sub-organization of Amazon.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$955MKey Investors
Grok Ventures
2020-06-26Acquired
2019-10-21Convertible Note· $200M
2018-07-08Series B· $465M
Leadership Team
Nelson Pedreiro
Sr. Vice President, Hardware
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Zheng Gao
Director of Hardware Engineering
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