Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager- IT & SW Services
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Job Location:
Foster, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 Zooxs operational scaling and efficiencies.
- Support Zooxs market growth by establishing and maintaining strategic relationships and procurement opportunities.
- Guide and inform internal stakeholders regarding supplier selection and 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
- Bachelors 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
- Masters 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
$168000 - $210000 a year
Base Salary Range
There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling as well as positioning within a level is determined by a range of factors including but not limited to a candidates relevant years of experience domain knowledge and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.
Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits including 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 and life insurance.
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. Were looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.
Accommodations
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to emailprotected or your assigned recruiter.
A Final Note:
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
About Company
We’re reinventing personal transportation—making the future safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable for everyone. This is on-demand autonomous ride-hailing.
