Zoox · 11 hours ago
Strategic Sourcing Manager, Communications, Marketing & Partnerships
Foster City, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$155K/yr - $210K/yr
8+ years expZoox is a company focused on building mobility from the ground up, and they are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager for Communications, Marketing, and Partnerships. In this role, you will develop and execute sourcing strategies while acting as a strategic partner to senior leadership and managing negotiations to align with Zoox's growth.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesMachine LearningRoboticsTransportation
Responsibilities
Develop and execute category and sourcing strategies for our Communications and Marketing portfolios, covering high-impact sub-categories which may include events, digital and social media, promotional services, content production, and advertising agency partnerships
Act as the strategic sourcing partner to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, translating complex creative requirements into scalable, compliant financial strategies
Lead high-impact negotiations that balance speed and innovation with total value, ensuring our external partnerships align with Zoox’s rapid growth
Leverage market intelligence and internal spend data to identify opportunities for cost optimization, risk reduction, and value creation
Define and track sourcing performance metrics by establishing supplier KPIs, SLAs, and savings targets, ensuring continuous improvement across the supplier ecosystem
Navigate a dynamic environment with autonomy, managing multiple complex projects simultaneously while adapting to evolving business needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field
8+ years of experience in procurement and sourcing including category management, financial and business opportunity analysis, legal frameworks, and contract negotiation
4+ years sourcing experience within Communications and Marketing in a consumer-facing industry
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
Preferred
Previous experience in an agency or client-side marketing role
Master's degree or MBA in a relevant discipline
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
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
Z
Zheng Gao
Director of Hardware Engineering
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