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Senior Procurement Systems Manager
ZooxFoster City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Oct 2024
💰 $169,000/yr($146,000/yr – $169,000/yr)
About the role
As a Procurement Systems Manager at Zoox, you will be responsible for overseeing the procurement technology systems that support our sourcing, purchasing, and supplier management functions. This role will involve optimizing our procurement processes, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and working with technical counterparts to support system changes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in procurement systems, and program management and a deep understanding of supply chain management.
Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits including 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, and life insurance.
In this role, you will:
- System Management: Oversee the procurement systems, ensuring they are effectively integrated with other business processes and technologies.
- Process Optimization: Analyze procurement workflows and identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements.
- Data Analysis: Generate reports and insights to inform procurement strategies, track performance metrics, and support decision-making.
- Vendor Management: Collaborate with IT, Business Applications and third-party vendors to ensure the procurement systems are maintained and updated.
- User Training & Support: Develop training materials and conduct workshops to educate team members on system functionalities and best practices.
- Compliance & Governance: Ensure that procurement processes comply with relevant regulations and organizational policies.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with procurement, finance, and operational teams to gather requirements and implement system enhancements.
- Project Management: Lead system implementation and improvement projects, including timelines, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay informed on industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance procurement systems and practices.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in procurement systems management or related roles.
- Strong knowledge of procurement processes, tools, and best practices.
- Experience with procurement software (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle Procurement Cloud) and data analytics tools.
- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong analytical skills, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Certifications in procurement or supply chain management (e.g., CPSM, CSCP) are a plus.
Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits including 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, and life insurance.
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