Zoox
Strategic Sourcing Manager, Mechanical Components
Foster City, CA · Mid
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Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~45% per draw at Level III). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
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$2,560 more — $131,560 — moves this role to Level IV and 4 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $131,560 would place this position at wage Level IV. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Logisticians" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Logisticians (13-1081) · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- You can operate independently and possess expertise in electronics, powertrain, chassis, body, safety systems, EV charging, fleet maintenance or capital equipment.
Responsibilities
- Lead procurement and partnership initiatives for vehicle direct materials (interiors, structural components, advanced hardware)
- Proactively engage with Zoox stakeholders (incl. engineering, operations, manufacturing, strategy, finance, and design) to derive and execute the medium-term (3-5 years) business and technology roadmap to support Zoox's vehicle development program and autonomous ride-hailing service
- Develop the supply chain and partnership footprint with a long-term, strategic view
- Lead the day-to-day process of ensuring successful partnerships (milestone adherence, change order management, quality assurance, cost control, etc.) and build supplier performance assessments to support future sourcing decisions
- Design, conduct, and synthesize supplier, industry, and market research
- Drive cost transparency and build total cost of ownership models to support sourcing decisions
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers as the lead point of contact for all commercial issues
- Support and inform internal stakeholders with respect to supplier selection and management
- Identify sourcing alternatives to drive efficiencies via benchmarking, competitive quotes, and changing requirements
Requirements
- 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.
- Follow us on LinkedIn Accommodations If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter.
- 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.
Nice to have
- About Zoox Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market.
- A Final Note: You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position.
Compensation
- $129k-$171k
Benefits
- Ensure optimal contract coverage for the commodity/service in partnership with engineering and legal support
This listing is sourced directly from Zoox's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.