Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, IT Software & Services

The role

This role supports and guides departments in procuring IT software, hardware and services at Zoox. The person will negotiate contracts and terms, manage suppliers, and act as a strategic partner to cross-functional stakeholders.

What you will do

• Support and guide departments in procuring IT software, hardware and services
• Focus on CRM, ERP, SaaS and related procurements
• Establish and maintain strategic supplier relationships and procurement opportunities
• Guide and inform internal stakeholders on supplier selection and management
• Identify sourcing alternatives through benchmarking, competitive quotes and change areas
• Negotiate cost and other terms to create a total cost of ownership
• Ensure a smooth source-to-pay process with stakeholders and the finance team

Required qualifications

• 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 networking hardware, software, services and related agreements
• Strategic sourcing, financial and business opportunity analysis, comfort with legal frameworks and contract negotiation skills
• Experience drafting and negotiating contracts, including reviewing redlines
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
• Open-minded self-starter who gives insightful feedback, strategies and thoughts to stakeholders and suppliers

Nice to have

• Master's degree or MBA in a relevant discipline
• Experience in the autonomous vehicle, high-tech or safety-critical industry
• Experience in an NPI environment and cross-functionally with PMO or engineering organizations

Before you apply

• Hybrid presence required: 3 days per week in the Foster City, CA office

About the company

Zoox's Indirect Sourcing Team manages sourcing, negotiation and contracts that enable Zoox to build mobility from the ground up. The company works on autonomous vehicles and rider experiences.