Strategic Sourcing Lead - Hardware & Semiconductors

Zoox; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Stock options

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading autonomous vehicle company in Foster City is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead procurement initiatives and manage supplier relationships. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience in purchasing within a hardware environment and is skilled in negotiating contracts, optimizing costs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in partnership development and/or purchasing in a hardware product environment.
• Strong understanding of chip manufacturing processes and their impact on yield.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and partnership initiatives for vehicle direct materials.
• Engage with stakeholders to execute business and technology roadmap.
• Design and conduct supplier research for strategic decisions.

Skills

Cost modeling for semiconductor chips

Relationship management

Cost management and optimization

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A leading autonomous vehicle company in Foster City is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead procurement initiatives and manage supplier relationships. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience in purchasing within a hardware environment and is skilled in negotiating contracts, optimizing costs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.