Job Description
As Strategic Sourcing Manager of Direct Procurement, you will be responsible for Zoox’s strategic sourcing and industry partnerships, which includes working cross-functionally to understand needs for third-party engagement across the business, finding and evaluating potential partners and suppliers, drafting and issuing RFQs, leading the negotiation of all key terms and conditions as well as pricing, managing commercial and supply chain issues, identifying and executing on cost reduction opportunities, and overall management of third party relationships. You can operate independently and possess expertise in electronics, powertrain, chassis, body, safety systems, EV charging, fleet maintenance or capital equipment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Expertise in cost modeling for semiconductor chips.
- In-depth knowledge of the foundry industry, including key cost drivers.
- Strong understanding of chip manufacturing processes and their impact on yield.
- Ability to analyze and interpret market trends relevant to semiconductor pricing.
- Proven ability to cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
- Strong focus on cost management and optimization.
- Experience in evaluating and optimizing Bill of Materials (BOM) costs in collaboration with suppliers.
- Ability to work collaboratively with engineering teams on cost optimization projects, including sourcing low-cost electrical alternatives.
- Advanced Excel skills, with the capability to develop a comprehensive component library and manage overall BOM cost across the procurement team.
- Strategic mindset for negotiating costs with key component suppliers.
- Self-starter with a proactive approach and high initiative.
Qualifications
- 6+ years of experience in partnership development and/or purchasing in a hardware product environment
- Bachelor’s degree
- Strategic sourcing, financial and business opportunity analysis, comfort with legal frameworks, and contract negotiation skills (development, supply, licensing, and service agreements)
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders, including C-level, engineering, legal, finance, manufacturing, and logistics
- Excellent analytical skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
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.
Accommodations
If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com 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.
Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Expertise in cost modeling for semiconductor chips.
- In-depth knowledge of the foundry industry, including key cost drivers.
- Strong understanding of chip manufacturing processes and their impact on yield.
- Ability to analyze and interpret market trends relevant to semiconductor pricing.
- Proven ability to cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
- Strong focus on cost management and optimization.
- Experience in evaluating and optimizing Bill of Materials (BOM) costs in collaboration with suppliers.
- Ability to work collaboratively with engineering teams on cost optimization projects, including sourcing low-cost electrical alternatives.
- Advanced Excel skills, with the capability to develop a comprehensive component library and manage overall BOM cost across the procurement team.
- Strategic mindset for negotiating costs with key component suppliers.
- Self-starter with a proactive approach and high initiative.
Qualifications
- 6+ years of experience in partnership development and/or purchasing in a hardware product environment
- Bachelor’s degree
- Strategic sourcing, financial and business opportunity analysis, comfort with legal frameworks, and contract negotiation skills (development, supply, licensing, and service agreements)
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders, including C-level, engineering, legal, finance, manufacturing, and logistics
- Excellent analytical skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
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