Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, Charging Infrastructure

In this role, you will develop and execute sourcing strategies for the equipment and services needed to support Zoox’s fleet of robotaxis. This includes identifying and vetting suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing vendor relationships for components like EV chargers and maintenance services. This role is critical to Zoox’s fleet scaling goals, ensuring the company can build out a cost-effective, reliable, and scalable charging infrastructure to support our fleet of robotaxis.

In this role, you will::
Identify and partner with charging providers: Negotiate contracts and manage partnerships with charging providers Conduct partner, industry, and market research to develop a charging infrastructure partnership strategy Identify and evaluate potential charging sites in collaboration with key internal stakeholders Drive cost transparency and build total cost of ownership models to support partnership decisions Build and maintain strategic relationships with key charging infrastructure partners as the lead point of contact for all commercial issues Manage internal stakeholders with respect to partner selection and management Cross-functional collaboration with internal teams, including operations, legal, and engineering, to ensure that sourcing strategies align with Zoox’s Roadmap

Qualifications::
Master’s degree or Bachelors in business/engineering or equivalent At least 7 years of experience in developing and/or deploying charging infrastructure projects Experience in Strategic Sourcing or Partnership Management Experience managing and engaging with EVSE suppliers or charging site development providers  Experience with high-powered charging equipment projects and installations 

Bonus Qualifications::
Open-minded self-starter with the ability to adapt, improvise, and problem-solve Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects with various stakeholders Organizational skills to manage and track transactional details

About Zoox
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.