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Strategic Sourcing Manager, IT Software & Services

zoox·Foster City, CA
full timeFoster City, CA

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AT A GLANCE

Supply Chain Quality and ReliabilityManager level4+ years experienceFull TimeMaster’s degree required

Required

  • 4+ years experience
  • People Leadership
  • Supply Chain
  • Master’s degree
Preferred qualifications are helpful, not automatic disqualifiers.
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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,

About the role

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 the foundation 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

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s 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
  • Master's 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

Benefits

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