Staff Global Supply Manager Indirect

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What we are looking for

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 - Indirect.The Staff Global Supply Manager - Indirect is a mid level contributor role responsible for managing end-to-end strategic sourcing across Auroras indirect spend portfolio. Working with a team of six other individuals this team serves as the primary procurement support for Engineering Finance Legal IT HR and other key business functions. The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity brings structured thinking to complex negotiations and has a proven track record of delivering measurable value in high-growth technology environments.

In this role you will

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

• Lead end-to-end procurement for indirect categories including enterprise software SaaS professional services IT and contingent workforce negotiating complex agreements to secure best-in-class terms while protecting Auroras interests.
• Establish and own global sourcing strategies that balance cost risk quality and speed to market. Develop cost models and lead competitive RFx processes (RFI RFP RFQ) to drive standardization and spending discipline across the organization.
• Manage a portfolio of indirect spend categories with a focus on scalability ensuring procurement infrastructure keeps pace with Auroras growth trajectory.

Stakeholder Partnership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to internal stakeholders across Engineering Finance Legal IT and People teams aligning procurement strategy with business priorities.
• Partner closely with Legal on contract review risk mitigation and compliance to ensure all agreements meet Auroras regulatory security and operational standards.
• Translate complex procurement decisions into clear executive-ready communications and present recommendations to senior and financial leadership.
• Champion procurement best practices and change management across business units to drive adoption of standardized processes and tools.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Build and manage a healthy supplier ecosystem by conducting structured Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and establishing KPIs that track performance quality and compliance.
• Proactively identify and mitigate supplier risks including single-source dependencies geopolitical exposure and financial stability concerns.
• Cultivate long-term strategic partnerships with key vendors enabling suppliers to grow in alignment with Auroras evolving needs.

Process Excellence & Compliance

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline procurement workflows reduce cycle times and enhance internal customer experience.
• Ensure all procurement activity is conducted in compliance with Auroras policies ethical sourcing standards and applicable regulations.
• Support the development and maintenance of procurement playbooks contracting templates and supplier onboarding documentation.
• Leverage ERP and procurement systems to manage purchase orders track spend and generate actionable reporting and insights.

Required Qualifications

• 10 years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience with a strong focus on software/SaaS and at least one other major indirect commodity such as professional services IT hardware or contingent labor.
• Demonstrated success managing complex multi-stakeholder negotiations and delivering measurable cost savings or value improvements.
• Strong analytical skills including experience with cost modeling should-cost analysis and total cost of ownership (TCO) frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to develop and deliver presentations for financial and executive audiences.
• Experience operating in fast-paced high-growth technology companies with evolving and ambiguous procurement needs.
• Outstanding stakeholder management skills and demonstrated ability to influence cross-functionally at all levels of the organization.
• Solid understanding of contract law fundamentals including SaaS agreement structures MSAs SOWs and NDAs.
• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration Finance Engineering or a related field.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with ERP and eProcurement platforms such as Coupa NetSuite and Jira.
• Familiarity with the autonomous vehicle robotics or advanced technology hardware/software ecosystem.
• CPSM CSCP or equivalent professional procurement certification.
• Exposure to global procurement operations across multiple regions (North America EMEA APAC).
• Experience implementing or optimizing a procurement technology stack in a scaling organization.

The base salary range for this position is $133000-$213000 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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