Strategic Sourcing Manager

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Foster City, CA, USA
In-Office
155K-210K Annually
Artificial Intelligence • Machine Learning • Robotics • Software • Transportation • Design • Manufacturing
Zoox is an autonomous mobility company that’s created a purpose-built robotaxi to give the world a better way to ride.
The Role
Zoox is developing fully autonomous vehicles and the supporting ecosystem required to bring the technology to market at scale. 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 believe the transition to self-driving vehicles requires a combination of elegant vision and uncompromising execution.
 
The Indirect Sourcing Team connects Zoox with the everyday resources it needs to build mobility from the ground up. We manage the sourcing, negotiation, and execution of contracts with agencies and partners who help bring Zoox to the world! In this role, you will be a part of the team responsible for Zoox’s strategic sourcing of Communications, Marketing Services, and Partnerships.  

In this role, you will:

  • Develop and execute category and sourcing strategies for our Communications and Marketing portfolios, covering high-impact sub-categories which may include events, digital and social media, promotional services, content production, and advertising agency partnerships.
  • Act as the strategic sourcing partner to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, translating complex creative requirements into scalable, compliant financial strategies.
  • Lead high-impact negotiations that balance speed and innovation with total value, ensuring our external partnerships align with Zoox’s rapid growth.
  • Leverage market intelligence and internal spend data to identify opportunities for cost optimization, risk reduction, and value creation.
  • Define and track sourcing performance metrics by establishing supplier KPIs, SLAs, and savings targets, ensuring continuous improvement across the supplier ecosystem.
  • Navigate a dynamic environment with autonomy, managing multiple complex projects simultaneously while adapting to evolving business needs.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field
  • 8+ years of experience in procurement and sourcing including category management, financial and business opportunity analysis, legal frameworks, and contract negotiation
  • 4+ years sourcing experience within Communications and Marketing in a consumer-facing industry
  • 4+ years sub-categories experience should include events, digital and social media, promotional services, content production, and advertising agency services
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders

Bonus Qualifications

  • Previous experience in an agency or client-side marketing role
  • Master’s degree or MBA in a relevant discipline

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The Company
HQ: Foster City, CA
2,900 Employees
Year Founded: 2014

What We Do

Zoox is an autonomous mobility company that was founded to provide a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable future on the road. To achieve that goal, the company has spent the past 10 years creating a purpose-built robotaxi that gives the world a better way to ride.

Why Work With Us

At Zoox, we are working to solve one of the greatest technological challenges of our generation. From the beginning, we have been focused on our goal of reimagining transportation from the ground up. We are a mission-driven community of innovators working together to create a safer, cleaner, and more enjoyable future on the road.

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