Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager - IT Software & Services

zoox
Foster City, CA
On-site
Full-time
USD 175000-210000 per-year-salary
Posted 7 months ago
Supply Chain

Job Description

The Indirect Sourcing Team connects Zoox with the everyday resources it needs to build mobility from the ground up. We manage the sourcing, negotiation, and execution of contracts that impact daily life at Zoox.  

This Strategic Sourcing Manager will establish, grow, and scale the foundational software, tools and partners which our company operates and relies on. 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.

Qualifications

  • 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 

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, or a related safety-critical environment. 
  • Experience in an NPI environment and cross-functionally with PMO or engineering organizations

Requirements

Qualifications

  • 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 

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, or a related safety-critical environment. 
  • Experience in an NPI environment and cross-functionally with PMO or engineering organizations

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