Manager, Procurement & Strategic Partnerships - Chassis
At a glance
Mid-level Channel & Partnerships role at Zoox. Foster City · full-time · $182,000–$251,000 base.
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What you'll do
- You'll lead and develop the procurement team supporting suspension, braking, and steering systems
- You'll manage RFI, RFQ, and RFP work while setting global sourcing plans for chassis parts
- You'll negotiate supply agreements and production work statements to secure strong pricing
- You'll align Engineering, Program, Quality, and Finance on cost, quality, manufacturing, and production goals
- You'll assess suppliers and supply-chain exposure, using data to protect continuity and PPAP compliance
What you bring
- Bring a decade or more in automotive chassis, vehicle dynamics, heavy industrial, or comparable electromechanical procurement
- Have at least three years directly managing, mentoring, and leading purchasing professionals
- Understand chassis development, vehicle dynamics, and processes such as forging, casting, machining, and assembly
- Use Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for complex data, bid comparisons, and financial forecasts
- Communicate and present clearly to align cross-functional stakeholders
Who this fits
You’ll suit this role if you can combine people leadership with sourcing, negotiation, supplier management, and automotive technical knowledge. You’ll work in a demanding, fast-paced environment in a full-time hybrid role based in Foster City.
From the employer
In this role, you will:
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Team Leadership & Integrity: Build, scale, and mentor a high-performing procurement team while maintaining compliance with company policies and the highest standard of professional ethics.
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Sourcing Strategy: Lead the end-to-end RFI/RFQ/RFP processes and develop long-term global sourcing strategies for chassis components to minimize cost and optimize terms.
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Commercial Negotiations: Lead complex negotiations for master supply agreements, production statements of work and secure best-in-class pricing.
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Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner with Engineering and Finance to build 3–5 year technology and costing roadmaps, ensuring technical requirements meet Design for Manufacturing (DfM) and vehicle margin targets.
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Supplier & Risk Management: Map the supply chain, evaluate supplier performance, and leverage data analysis to mitigate supply chain risks, ensure business continuity, and maintain automotive PPAP standards.
Qualifications
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Industry Experience: 10+ years of purchasing, procurement, or commodity management experience within the automotive chassis, vehicle dynamics, or heavy industrial manufacturing industry preferred, comparable electro mechanical experience will also be considered.
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People Leadership: Minimum 3+ years of dedicated experience directly managing, mentoring, and leading a team of purchasing professionals.
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Technical Acumen: Working knowledge of chassis product development, vehicle dynamics, and advanced manufacturing processes (e.g., forging, casting, machining, and mechanical/electromechanical assembly) preferred.
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Data & Analytics: Strong capabilities in organizing complex data, bid leveling, and financial forecasting, with high proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets.
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Communication & Influence: Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills to build alignment and influence internal and cross functional stakeholders.
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