--- title: 'Procurement Operations Manager at Zoox' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/procurement-operations-manager-zoox-foster-city-fc6fesaxbetg' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-13' --- # Procurement Operations Manager at Zoox - **Company:** Zoox - **Location:** Foster City, CA - **Compensation:** $182k–$219k - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-07-20 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-13 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/zoox/68996f74-85e8-435d-9369-906438670794 ## Job description The Procurement & Strategic Partnerships (PSP) team at Zoox builds the sourcing, contracting, and supplier relationships that keep our autonomous vehicle mission moving forward. We work at the intersection of operations, finance, and technology, bringing the same rigor and care to procurement that we bring to the vehicles we build. You'll join a team that values ownership, clear communication, and continuous improvement. As Zoox scales, so does the complexity of sourcing and managing the services that support our business. In this role, you'll take on a variety of responsibilities, from supporting the deployment of a new business process outsourcing (BPO) relationship to helping drive the process improvements that make procurement work better for everyone at Zoox. You'll have the opportunity to build from the ground up, deepen your knowledge of enterprise procurement operations, and grow your program and project management skills along the way. In this role you will : - Support the deployment and day-to-day oversight of a Managed Service Provider (MSP) BPO engagement covering offshore BuyDesk, sourcing support, supplier management, and contracting support. - Help build standard operating procedures (SOPs), governance, and escalation workflows for the BPO relationship. - Track and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) and service-level agreements (SLAs) to hold the BPO accountable for service quality. - Participate in procurement operations improvement projects that streamline how the business sources, buys, and manages suppliers. - Partner with stakeholders across Zoox to translate their requests into practical, scalable solutions - Manage multiple projects at once, prioritizing your time and resources as needs shift. - Use Procure-to-Pay (P2P) platforms such as Zip and Ariba to support requisitions, purchase orders, and invoice workflows across day-to-day procurement operations Qualifications: - Track record of converting stakeholder pain points into practical, scalable solutions - Experience managing multiple projects at once, prioritizing time and resources across competing priorities - Experience supporting the deployment and day-to-day operation of procurement-support delivery covering areas such as BuyDesk, sourcing support, supplier management, and contracting support, including implementing SOPs, program coordination, escalation workflows, and KPI/SLA management - Practical, hands-on experience with Procure-to-Pay (P2P) platforms, including requisition, purchase order, and invoice workflows Bonus Qualifications: - College degree with a concentration in a relevant field such as supply chain, business, or operations - At least 5 years of experience in and around corporate procurement - ## Experience with commercial procurement AI solutions ## 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. 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. 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. ## About Zoox ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Zoox is building a fully autonomous, all-electric, purpose-built robotaxi service to give the world a better way to ride. - **Entity Type**: Private (independent subsidiary of Amazon, acquired in 2020) - **Headquarters**: Foster City, California, USA (with offices in Las Vegas, San Francisco, Austin, Miami, Atlanta, Los Angeles) - **Founded**: 2014 - **Founders**: Not specified in provided sources ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Autonomous ride‑hailing / Self‑driving electric vehicles - **Target customers**: B2C – individual riders seeking safe, convenient, and sustainable urban transportation - **Mission**: “Give the world a better way to ride” – providing safer, cleaner, autonomous ride‑hailing for everyone [zoox.com](https://zoox.com/about) ## Products & Services - **Zoox Robotaxi**: A purpose‑built, fully autonomous electric vehicle designed from the ground up for ride‑hailing. Features bidirectional driving, four‑wheel steering, and no steering wheel or pedals. The service handles all charging, maintenance, and fleet management – riders simply get in and enjoy the ride [zoox.com](https://zoox.com). ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (Zoox is a private subsidiary of Amazon) - **Key Metric**: Not publicly available (revenue and funding details are not reported as a stand‑alone entity) - **Notable Investors / Partners**: Amazon (parent company) - **Growth Signals**: - Received authorization from the Nevada DMV to operate robotaxis on public roads [zoox.com/about](https://zoox.com/about) - Expanded testing and operations to Las Vegas, Seattle, San Francisco, and other cities - Continues to scale its engineering and operations teams (multiple open roles on the careers page as of 2026) ## Competitive Advantages - **Purpose‑built design**: Unlike retrofitted vehicles, Zoox’s robotaxi is designed from scratch for autonomous ride‑hailing (symmetrical, bidirectional, four‑wheel steering, no driver controls) - **Amazon backing**: Deep financial resources, supply chain expertise, and cloud infrastructure (AWS) support rapid development and scaling - **Full‑stack autonomy**: In‑house AI, computer vision, and sensing stack integrated directly into the vehicle design - **Safety‑first approach**: Comprehensive testing, safety‑critical system design, and focus on public road validation ## Strategic Focus - Achieving commercial launch of the Zoox ride‑hailing service in select U.S. cities - Continuing to mature the autonomous driving system through real‑world testing and simulation - Expanding the “Go‑to‑Market” strategy and building out operations teams (see CRM Lead, Go‑to‑Market Manager roles) [jobs.lever.co/zoox](https://jobs.lever.co/zoox) - Scaling manufacturing and prototyping to prepare for fleet deployment ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Diverse, supportive community with inclusion‑focused strategy. Crew‑led groups for personal and professional development. Emphasis on trust, humility, and openness [zoox.com/careers](https://zoox.com/careers) - **Work environment**: Hybrid? The careers page lists many roles as “On‑site” in Foster City, CA, with other office locations available. In‑office perks include a famous food program with daily changing local and sustainable dishes, plus a busy calendar of events and sports teams. - **Benefits**: Comprehensive health plans (Cigna), mental health support, wellbeing program, flexible time off, generous family planning and caregiver support, and a commitment to work‑life balance. - **Growth opportunities**: Work on cutting‑edge autonomous vehicle technology alongside some of the brightest minds in AI, engineering, computer vision, and more. Offers internships and re‑entry programs (via Path Forward) for career returners. - **Recruitment process**: Uses AI tools to assist in reviewing applications but final decisions are human. No fees are charged at any stage – watch for recruitment scams [zoox.com/journal/landing-a-job-zoox](https://zoox.com/journal/landing-a-job-zoox) ## Sources 1. [Zoox official website](https://zoox.com) 2. [Zoox About page](https://zoox.com/about) 3. [Zoox Careers page](https://zoox.com/careers) 4. [Zoox job openings on Lever](https://jobs.lever.co/zoox) 5. 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