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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. We’re 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 Aurora's 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.
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.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
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 $147,000-$236,000 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s 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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