Zoox is looking to establish, grow, and scale the foundation for its IT infrastructure and Compute. The Indirect Sourcing Team needs a Strategic Sourcing Manager to manage the sourcing, negotiation, and execution of contracts for IT Software, Hardware, and Services, focusing on CRM, ERP & related procurements to ensure operational scaling and efficiencies.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience in IT hardware, software, and services strategic sourcing and procurement
- 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)
Responsibilities
- Support various departments in the procurement of our IT Software, Hardware, and Services.
- Focus on CRM, ERP & related procurements to ensure and assist Zoox’s operational scaling and efficiencies.
- Support Zoox’s scale by establishing and maintaining strategic networking relationships and procurement opportunities.
- Support and inform internal stakeholders regarding supplier selection and management.
- Identify sourcing alternatives to drive efficiencies via benchmarking, competitive quotes, and engineering changes.
- Negotiate 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 the finance team.
Other
- 8+ years of experience in strategic procurement and supply chain management in a technology-related industry
- 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, or a related safety-critical environment.
