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    Strategic Sourcing Manager - San Mateo, CA, United States - Zoox

    Zoox
    Zoox San Mateo, CA, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Description
    As Strategic Sourcing Manager of Direct Procurement, you will be responsible for Zoox's strategic sourcing and industry partnerships, which 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 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. You can operate independently and possess expertise in electronics, powertrain, chassis, body, safety systems, EV charging, fleet maintenance or capital equipment. In this role, you will:
    • Lead procurement and partnership initiatives for vehicle direct materials (interiors, structural components, advanced hardware) and/or operations infrastructure (EV charging, vehicle maintenance, capital equipment)
    • Proactively engage with Zoox stakeholders (incl. engineering, operations, manufacturing, strategy, finance, and design) to derive and execute the medium-term (3-5 years) business and technology roadmap to support Zoox's vehicle development program and autonomous ride-hailing service
    • Develop the supply chain and partnership footprint with a long-term, strategic view
    • Lead the day-to-day process of ensuring successful partnerships (milestone adherence, change order management, quality assurance, cost control, etc.) and build supplier performance assessments to support future sourcing decisions
    • Design, conduct, and synthesize supplier, industry, and market research
    • Drive cost transparency and build total cost of ownership models to support sourcing decisions
    • Ensure optimal contract coverage for the commodity/service in partnership with engineering and legal support
    • Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers as the lead point of contact for all commercial issues
    • Review, analyze, and finalize quote packages from suppliers
    • Support and inform internal stakeholders with respect to supplier selection and management
    • Identify sourcing alternatives to drive efficiencies via benchmarking, competitive quotes, and changing requirements
    Qualifications
    • 4+ years of experience in partnership development and/or purchasing in a hardware product environment
    • Bachelor's degree
    • 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
    • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
    > Bonus Qualifications
    • Master's/MBA
    • Phd
    • 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 $140,000 to $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. Follow us on LinkedIn 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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