Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, IT Software & Services

Zoox is hiring a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, IT Software & Services in Foster City, United States. It pays $182k-$219k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Zoox.

Level's read on this job

On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
The posting mentions CRM, ERP and strategic sourcing among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as a senior role.
Zoox has 230 other open roles on Level.
Posted within the past two weeks.

AI in this role

Manage strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, and procurement for IT software and services to support operational scaling.

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The Indirect Sourcing Team connects Zoox with all of the resources it needs to build mobility from the ground up! We manage the sourcing, negotiation, and execution of contracts and strategic partnerships that enable Zoox.

This Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager will help to establish, grow, and scale the foundation IT, Software and IT services at Zoox You will be given the autonomy and voice to truly act as a strategic partner with cross-functional stakeholders and IT colleagues.

In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing solutions to bring the Zoox vision to life and solving go-to-market challenges for autonomous vehicles and rider experiences. We are looking for a candidate who enjoys working on projects from start to finish, diving deep to understand engineering and user experience challenges, and partnering closely with stakeholders to think through complex questions on the forefront of autonomous mobility

In this role, you will:

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

Bonus Qualifications:

Master's degree or MBA in a relevant discipline (Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, Program Management, etc.)
Experience in the autonomous vehicle industry high-tech, or a related safety-critical environment.
Experience in an NPI environment and cross-functionally with PMO or engineering organizations

Please note that this role does require a hybrid presence in our Foster City, CA office 3 days per week. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

How we rate this

Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, IT Software & Services at Zoox rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, IT Software & Services is an open job at Zoox.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The listed salary is $182k-$219k a year.
The role is based in Foster City, CA.
The job was posted on October 20, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Zoox. Apply on Zoox

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Strategic SourcingProcurementContract NegotiationSupply Chain ManagementCRMERP

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