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    Strategic Sourcing Manager - Foster City, United States - Zoox

    Zoox
    Zoox Foster City, United States

    1 week ago

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    Description


    In this role, you will lead the development and overall execution of charging infrastructure and partnerships required to power Zoox's fleet of robotaxis.

    This includes infrastructure and partnerships necessary for fleet charging, such as engagements with utilities, charging-as-a-service providers, construction contractors, electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) suppliers, and engineering consultants.

    You will act as the overall lead for Zoox's charging infrastructure and charging partnership strategy.

    In this role, you will:
    Lead planning, development, and execution of the charging infrastructure required to support Zoox's robotaxi fleet scaling
    Manage utility partnerships and execute projects per utility processes
    Conduct partner, industry, and market research to develop a charging infrastructure partnership strategy
    Identify and evaluate potential charging sites in collaboration with key internal stakeholders
    Lead competitive sourcing processes for partner selection
    Negotiate all contractual agreements with partners, including professional services agreements and strategic partnership agreements
    Drive cost transparency and build total cost of ownership models to support partnership decisions
    Build and maintain strategic relationships with key charging infrastructure partners as the lead point of contact for all commercial issues
    Manage internal stakeholders with respect to partner selection and management
    Minimum Qualifications

    Bachelor's degree
    At least 5 years of experience in developing and managing charging infrastructure projects
    Experience managing and engaging with utilities, EVSE suppliers or charging site development providers either on the design or construction side
    Technical abilities in organizing and analyzing data with Microsoft Excel
    Experience managing high-powered charging equipment projects and installations
    Preferred Qualifications

    Master's degree in business or equivalent
    7+ years of experience
    Experience working in a fast-paced and evolving environment
    Expertise in EVSE is highly desirable
    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
    Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment to achieve business objectives
    Demonstrated ability to identify business process issues and drive process improvement
    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
    Compensation and Benefits

    There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights.

    The salary range for this position is$140,000to$190,000. 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 salary 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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    Accommodations

    If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to 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.

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