Sourcing & Procurement Operations Manager

jobs.frontdoordefense.com - Jobboard; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health insurance

paid time off

Amazon RSUs

Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights

Job summary

Zoox is seeking a Sourcing & Procurement Operations Manager based in San Francisco Bay Area to lead procurement operations and develop systems for strategic sourcing. The candidate will oversee procurement processes, enhance supplier collaboration, and ensure compliance with best practices.

The role requires strong leadership and significant experience in procurement, with opportunities for mentorship and team development in a hybrid work environment. Comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation ranging from $200,000 to $221,000 annually are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of procurement experience, preferably in a high-growth environment.
• 5+ years of experience with procurement processes and tools.
• Expertise in procurement strategy, operations, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement operations team and oversee daily activities.
• Define and implement strategy for procurement platforms.
• Manage vendor relationships related to procurement systems.

Skills

procurement experience

team leadership

vendor management

analytical skills

project management

Tools

Ariba

ERP systems

eProcurement platforms

Job description

Sourcing & Procurement Operations Manager

Develop and optimize procurement systems to support scalable, strategic sourcing operations

Location: San Francisco Bay Area

Compensation: $200,000 - 221,000 USD / year

Job Tags: Strategy & Ops

About The Role

The Sourcing & Procurement Operations Manager is a critical, operations-focused role at the intersection of procurement and supply chain management. This role is responsible for the development, implementation, and optimization of procurement systems, processes, and tools to support strategic sourcing and operational efficiency. You will manage the company's procurement platforms and tools, champion sourcing and procurement best practices, enhance supplier collaboration, and oversee an offshore sourcing support function (Deal Desk).

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Business Applications, IT, Finance, and Legal to ensure procurement systems and operations are effectively aligned with enterprise goals. As a strategic leader, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing a scalable, future-ready procurement systems strategy, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring seamless integration of procurement activities with broader business processes.

In This Role, You Will:

• Lead procurement operations team and oversee daily procurement policies, processes and tools.
• Define and implement system strategy and roadmap for procurement platforms (ERP, eProcurement, etc.).
• Serve as key business partner to cross functional partners including IT, Finance, legal, and Compliance.
• Lead reporting, analytics, and dashboards to inform procurement strategic decisions.
• Establish a vendor solution for transactional and tactical sourcing and procurement activities
• Develop and monitor KPIs, SLAs, and compliance metrics across procurement activities.
• Drive process standardization and automation initiatives to improve operational efficiency.
• Manage vendor relationships related to procurement systems and tools.
• Coach and mentor team members; contribute to talent development and succession planning

Qualifications

• 10+ years of procurement experience, preferably in a high-growth or complex environment.
• 5+ years of experience developing and deploying procurement processes and tools
• Experience leading teams, with a strong ability to develop and mentor direct reports.
• Expertise in procurement process & systems strategy, operations, and compliance, including industry best practices.
• Proven experience in business partnerships, vendor management, supplier negotiations, and optimizing external partnerships.
• Extensive experience with procurement platforms (e.g., Ariba, ERP, eProcurement) and an understanding of system configurations and reporting/analytics.
• Strong operational, analytical, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with financial tools and budget management.

Location

This hybrid role entails working in the office three days per week in our Foster City office (HQ).

Compensation

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. The salary range for this position is $200,000 to $221,000. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.

Zoox also offers a 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.