Alliance/Partner Marketing, Capital Equipment, Cost Control, Cross-Functional, Direct Sourcing, Electronics, Identify Issues, Needs Assessment, Negotiation Skills, Powertrain, Pricing, Procurement Management, Request for Proposals (RFP), Safety Systems, Sourcing Strategy, Supply Chain Management, Vehicle Fleets
As Strategic Sourcing Manager of Direct Procurement, you will be responsible for Zoox’s strategic sourcing and industry partnerships, which includes working cross-functionally to understand needs for third-party engagement across the business, finding and evaluating potential partners and suppliers, drafting and issuing RFQs, leading the negotiation of all key terms and conditions as well as pricing, managing commercial and supply chain issues, identifying and executing on cost reduction opportunities, and overall management of third party relationships. You can operate independently and possess expertise in electronics, powertrain, chassis, body, safety systems, EV charging, fleet maintenance or capital equipment.