Staff Global Supply Manager

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Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer get crucial goods where they need to go and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. Were searching for a Staff Global Supply Manager to be the strategic owner of our supply chain for complex optical hardware and the Contract Manufacturer (CM) who builds our systems. This high-impact role requires a deep blend of technical expertise and commercial acumen. You will manage the entire supply chain for our optical subsystems including free-space optics and the underlying components like lasers mirrors lenses and photodetectors. Your core responsibility is to ensure a reliable high-quality and cost-effective supply for our hardware at every stage.

In this role you will:

• Partner with our Engineering teams to understand technology requirements and business objectives. You will develop and execute sourcing strategies for both highly specialized optical components and the Contract Manufacturer who assemble them.
• Manage the supply chain from initial prototype builds through to production readiness focusing on setting a foundation for future scaling. This involves managing direct relationships with specialized optical suppliers and ensuring our CMs effectively manage their own sub-tier supply base..
• Accurately capture NRE tooling capital equipment and material costs. Negotiate competitive pricing terms and conditions with both component suppliers and CMs to secure supply and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
• Partner closely with our Legal team to draft and finalize legal agreements (e.g. Purchase Agreements Statements of Work) that secure pricing capacity and quality commitments.
• Track global market conditions monitor technology roadmaps and identify supply and demand challenges and opportunities within the optical and manufacturing industries.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Engineering (Electrical Mechanical Optical) or a related technical field.
• 8 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing or procurement with a proven track record of managing global supply chains
• Deep understanding of optical systems and manufacturing including components like lenses mirrors lasers photodetectors and processes for coatings and precision assembly.
• Demonstrated experience managing Contract Manufacturers for the production of complex high-reliability products.
• Strong analytical and cost modeling skills with the ability to perform detailed should-cost analysis.
• Exceptional ability to influence internal and external stakeholders and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (e.g. Engineering Legal Finance).
• Tenacity in solving problems with a resilient and adaptable can-do attitude in a dynamic environment.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in the automotive industry with a focus on safety-critical components and high-volume manufacturing.
• Familiarity with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) specifically for optical assemblies.
• Hands-on experience with optical metrology and quality control processes.
• Experience with competitor product teardown analysis to inform strategic sourcing decisions.

If you are a passionate skilled Supply Manager ready to make a significant impact on the future of transportation we encourage you to apply.

The base salary range for this position is $143000 - $229000 per year. Auroras pay ranges are determined by role level and location. Within the range the successful candidates starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills experience qualifications relevant education or training and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus equity compensation and benefits.

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