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About the Role

Aurora's mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. The Staff Global Supply Manager - Indirect is responsible for managing end-to-end strategic sourcing across Aurora's indirect spend portfolio, serving as the primary procurement support for 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.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end procurement for indirect categories including enterprise software, SaaS, professional services, IT, and contingent workforce, negotiating complex agreements.
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).
Manage a portfolio of indirect spend categories with a focus on scalability.
Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to internal stakeholders across Engineering, Finance, Legal, IT, and People teams.
Partner closely with Legal on contract review, risk mitigation, and compliance.
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.
Build and manage a healthy supplier ecosystem by conducting structured Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and establishing KPIs.
Proactively identify and mitigate supplier risks.
Cultivate long-term strategic partnerships with key vendors.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline procurement workflows.
Ensure all procurement activity is conducted in compliance with Aurora's 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.

Requirements

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.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing
Category Management
Negotiation
Cost Modeling
RFx Processes
Stakeholder Management
Contract Review
Risk Mitigation
Compliance
Supplier Relationship Management
Process Improvement
ERP Systems
Procurement Systems

Location

Remote

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Staff
Mid-level

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
CPSM, CSCP, or equivalent professional procurement certification (Desirable)

Salary/Compensations

$147,000-$236,000 per year

Benefits

Annual bonus
Equity compensation

About the Company

Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.
The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone.
At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge.
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.
At Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values.
We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together — all without any jerks.
Our commitment to safety is at the core of everything we do.
Building best-in-class self-driving technology will take time, and we believe that each employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way.

Equal Opportunity

Aurora considers candidates without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, parent or caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran and/or military status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law.
Aurora considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.
We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at careersiteaccommodations@aurora.tech.
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