Strategic Sourcing Manager, Communications, Marketing & Partnerships

Zoox • Foster City, CA

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About The Position

The Indirect Sourcing Team connects Zoox with the everyday resources it needs to build mobility from the ground up. We manage the sourcing, negotiation, and execution of contracts with agencies and partners who help bring Zoox to the world! In this role, you will be a part of the team responsible for Zoox’s strategic sourcing of Communications, Marketing Services, and Partnerships.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 8+ years of experience in procurement and sourcing including category management, financial and business opportunity analysis, legal frameworks, and contract negotiation
• 4+ years sourcing experience within Communications and Marketing in a consumer-facing industry
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in an agency or client-side marketing role
• Master’s degree or MBA in a relevant discipline

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category and sourcing strategies for our Communications and Marketing portfolios, covering high-impact sub-categories which may include events, digital and social media, promotional services, content production, and advertising agency partnerships.
• Act as the strategic sourcing partner to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, translating complex creative requirements into scalable, compliant financial strategies.
• Lead high-impact negotiations that balance speed and innovation with total value, ensuring our external partnerships align with Zoox’s rapid growth.
• Leverage market intelligence and internal spend data to identify opportunities for cost optimization, risk reduction, and value creation.
• Define and track sourcing performance metrics by establishing supplier KPIs, SLAs, and savings targets, ensuring continuous improvement across the supplier ecosystem.
• Navigate a dynamic environment with autonomy, managing multiple complex projects simultaneously while adapting to evolving business needs.

Benefits

• 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
• life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager