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Strategic Sourcing Manager, IT Software & Services

Zoox· Supply Chain Quality and Reliability – Indirect Procurement
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Hybrid (Foster City, CA)$182k - $219kFull-timePosted 4d ago

About the role

Strategic Sourcing Manager to establish, grow, and scale IT, Software and IT services at Zoox. Acts as a strategic partner with cross-functional stakeholders and IT teams to develop solutions and address go-to-market challenges for autonomous mobility.

Responsibilities

  • Support and guide various departments in procuring our IT Software, Hardware, and Services.
  • Focus on CRM, ERP, SaaS & related procurements to support Zoox’s operational scaling and efficiency.
  • Support Zoox’s market growth by establishing and maintaining strategic relationships and procurement opportunities.
  • Guide and inform internal stakeholders regarding supplier selection and management.
  • Identify sourcing alternatives to drive efficiencies via benchmarking, competitive quotes, and by creating areas for change.
  • Negotiate the cost and other terms and conditions to create a total cost of ownership that is a catalyst for Zoox.
  • Ensure a smooth source-to-pay process by working with the stakeholders and the finance team throughout the product lifecycle

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 familiarity with the complexities of Tech Sourcing, particularly networking hardware, software, services and associated agreements
  • 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)
  • 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

Skills

Required:Bachelor’s degree in related fieldStrategic procurement / category managementTechnology sourcing (networking hardware, software, services)Contract negotiation and draftingStakeholder management / communication

Benefits

  • 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
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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