Strategic Sourcing Manager (Indirect Procurement)

In this role, you will be responsible for Zoox’s strategic sourcing and industry partnerships in the Indirect Procurement space. This 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 or assisting in 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 across various categories of spend.

In this role, you will:

• Support various departments in the procurement of engineering and professional services (with a focus on software development and safety consulting)
• Support and inform internal stakeholders for supplier selection and management
• Identify sourcing alternatives to drive efficiencies via benchmarking, competitive quotes, and engineering changesNegotiate 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 finance team
• Own all central reporting and planning processes that will help the team scale such as Project Tracker, Quarterly Indirect Review Updates, Category Planning, Market Intelligence, Spend Dashboards, etc.
• Provide ad-hoc analytical support to Managers or Senior SSMs based on prioritization when large procurement or process efforts are not sufficiently resourced (ie similar to battery testing RFP conducted during internship)

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 4+ years of experience in procurement, program management, or business development in a technology-related industry
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Strategic sourcing, financial and business opportunity analysis, comfort with legal frameworks and contract negotiation skills
• Microsoft Excel skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience procuring IT, Software, Hardware, Marketing, Professional Service, and Hardware Design Development & Testing Services highly desirable
• Experience working in a fast-paced and evolving environment
• Experience in contract drafting, redlining, and working cross-functionally with legal
• Process improvement skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment to achieve business objectives
• Open-minded self-starter with the ability to adapt, improvise, and problem-solve
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects with various stakeholders
• Organizational skills to manage and track transactional details
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
• Superior analytical skills

There are three major components to compensation for this position: pay, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. The pay range for this position is $127,000 to $182,000. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. 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 candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The pay 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. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.

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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.