Strategic Sourcing Manager, Autonomy & Robotics

About The Team

DoorDash Labs is an independent team within DoorDash. We explore robotics and automation to transform last mile logistics in the long term. If you want to work on commercializing autonomy and robotics in a service used by millions of people, then we want to talk to you!

About The Role

We believe in the value of advanced technologies and strive to build meaningful applications of next-generation hardware and software to impact real-world needs. As such, we are looking for a Strategic Sourcing Manager who has strong relevant experience to source components and services in this field while having the analytical mindset, creativity, and vision to tackle the challenges in the present and future for DoorDash Labs.

This is a highly visible role where the Strategic Sourcing Manager is expected to work hands-on with cross-functional teams to build sourcing strategies and drive towards commercial success for the entire organization.

The Strategic Sourcing Manager will report to the Director of Hardware and Manufacturing Strategic Sourcing on our Sourcing team in our Autonomy organization.

What You’ll Do

• Source a wide breadth of commodities from fasteners to highly complex components and engineering and manufacturing services
• Build sourcing strategies to manage total cost of ownership and foster a culture of vision and foresight to lay the foundation needed today for future success
• Dive deep into issues, breakdown problems, and drive the team towards results
• Create spreadsheet models to track supply and spend for effective supply chain management and budgeting and forecasts
• Work hands-on and support a world-class team of engineers and business leaders

What We’re Looking For

• You have 7+ years of procurement experience in consumer electronics, automotive, robotics, autonomy, and or AI projects.
• You have MBA and/or JD with significant experience in writing and negotiating contract agreements with vendors in the consumer electronics, automotive, robotics, autonomy, and/or AI space.
• You have strong communication and presentations skills to lead and organize efforts.
• You have sharp attention to detail and believe no task is too big or too small.

Compensation

The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the pay range listed below and is determined based on job-related factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. Base salary is localized according to an employee’s work location. Ranges are market-dependent and may be modified in the future. In addition to base salary, the compensation for this role includes opportunities for equity grants. Talk to your recruiter for more information.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including a 401(k) plan with employer matching, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, wellness benefits, commuter benefits match, paid time off and paid sick leave in compliance with applicable laws (e.g. Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act).
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, 11 paid holidays, disability and basic life insurance, family-forming assistance, and a mental health program, among others.

DoorDash

At DoorDash, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly, learn, and reiterate in order to make impactful decisions that display empathy for our range of users—from Dashers to merchant partners to consumers. We are a technology and logistics company that started by enabling door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known as the place you order food to a company that people turn to for any and all goods.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We’re committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That’s why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.

Statement of Non-Discrimination

In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on “protected categories,” we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at DoorDash.