Strategic Sourcing Manager, Mechanical Components

Foster City · USD 129,000-171,000 / year · 3-5 years experience · Full-time · Hybrid · Posted Oct 7, 2026

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Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.
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A Final Note:
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.
- Lead procurement and partnership initiatives for vehicle direct materials (interiors, structural components, advanced hardware)

The Strategic Sourcing Manager of Direct Procurement will lead strategic sourcing and industry partnerships for Zoox's autonomous vehicle fleet.
This role involves cross-functional collaboration to manage third-party engagements, negotiate commercial terms, and execute cost reduction strategies for mechanical components.

Lead procurement and partnership initiatives for vehicle direct materials including interiors, structural components, and advanced hardware.
Engage with stakeholders across engineering, operations, manufacturing, strategy, finance, and design to execute medium-term business and technology roadmaps.
Develop the supply chain and partnership footprint with a long-term strategic view.
Manage day-to-day partnership success including milestone adherence, change order management, quality assurance, and cost control.
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 in partnership with engineering and legal support.
Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers as the lead point of contact for commercial issues.
Review, analyze, and finalize quote packages from suppliers.
Identify sourcing alternatives to drive efficiencies via benchmarking and competitive quotes.

4+ years of experience in partnership development and/or purchasing in a hardware product environment.
Bachelor’s degree.
Expertise in strategic sourcing, financial and business opportunity analysis, and contract negotiation.
Comfort with legal frameworks including development, supply, licensing, and service agreements.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
Excellent analytical skills.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment to achieve business objectives.
Demonstrated ability to identify business process issues and drive process improvement.
Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects.