Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

Zoox

Strategic Sourcing Manager driving procurement and industry partnerships for autonomous vehicle development at Zoox. Engaging with cross-functional stakeholders to optimize sourcing and supply chain effectiveness.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $155,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing, partnership development, and contract negotiation within a hardware product environment, while effectively engaging cross-functional stakeholders to drive procurement initiatives and optimize supply chain performance.

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Strategic SourcingPartnership DevelopmentContract NegotiationFinancial AnalysisAdvanced Microsoft Excel

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Hard Skills

Strategic SourcingPartnership DevelopmentContract NegotiationFinancial AnalysisCost ControlSupplier Performance AssessmentMarket ResearchTotal Cost of Ownership ModelsChange Order ManagementQuality Assurance

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInfluencing StakeholdersAnalytical Skills

Industry Keywords

Vehicle Direct MaterialsEV ChargingHardware Product EnvironmentSupplier SelectionBenchmarkingC-Level EngagementLegal FrameworksQuote PackagesCross-Functional CollaborationOperational Infrastructure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
life insurance