Senior Manager, Global Supply Management

Aurorainnovation•4h ago

United StatesHybridFull-timeSenior Level15+ yrs exp

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Supply Chain ManagerManagement Consultant

Who we are
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. For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn .
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
make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We are seeking a Senior Manager, Global Supply Management - Strategic Sourcing to lead the strategic sourcing function for Aurora’s direct spend categories, including hardware components, sensors, compute platforms, advanced materials
contract manufacturing. In this role, you will build and manage a team of Global Supply Managers, owning the commercial strategy and execution across a portfolio of critical direct categories that underpin the Aurora Driver. You will partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Finance
Legal to drive cost discipline, supply assurance
sourcing rigor as Aurora scales toward commercialization
In this role, you will
Technology & Supplier Sourcing: Serve as the first point of contact for Engineering on new technology and part exploration. Develop deep knowledge of industry dynamics and supplier roadmaps to anticipate Aurora’s future sourcing needs. Manage trial agreements and evaluation samples to accelerate qualified supplier onboarding.
Sourcing Readiness & Category Ownership: Own the direct category strategy across hardware components, sensors, compute platforms, advanced materials
contract manufacturing. Lead supplier selection and negotiation, define contracting and commercial strategy
conduct make vs. buy (or location) analysis and should-cost modeling to ensure Aurora sources competitively and at the right cost structure.
Supplier Relationship Management: Act as the escalation point for commodity management across your portfolio. Run Supplier Quarterly Reviews (QBRs) to drive accountability, track KPIs
maintain strong, productive supplier relationships that support Aurora’s quality, safety
delivery expectations.
Approved Vendor List (AVL) Governance: Own and maintain the AVL for strategic sourcing categories. Classify and actively manage suppliers across strategic (invest more), preferred (steady state)
de-sourced (phase out) tiers to ensure Aurora’s supply base is healthy, competitive
aligned to long-term program needs.
Cost Management & Should-Cost Modeling: Drive commercial cost discipline across the direct portfolio. Champion should-cost modeling and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis to establish credible benchmarks, inform make-vs-buy decisions
negotiate pricing that meets program needs and long-term financial targets.
Contract Management: Oversee the negotiation and execution of supply agreements, LTAs, NRE arrangements, trial agreements
manufacturing contracts. Ensure favorable commercial terms that protect Aurora’s IP, supply continuity
Supply Risk Management: Proactively identify, assess
mitigate supply chain risks including single-source dependencies, geopolitical exposure
capacity constraints. Develop and maintain resilience strategies, dual-source roadmaps
business continuity plans for critical commodities.
Team Leadership & Development: Build, mentor
manage a team of Global Supply Managers covering direct spend categories. Set clear goals, develop sourcing talent
create a high-performance team culture aligned with Aurora’s values.
Cross-Functional Partnership: Act as a trusted business partner to Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal
Product. Ensure procurement is viewed as a strategic enabler — not a gatekeeper — by bringing rigor, speed
commercial insight to every engagement from early design through production.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
15+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or global supply management, with a strong focus on direct categories (hardware, components, sensors, electronics, or advanced manufacturing).
8+ years of people management experience, with a demonstrated ability to build and develop high-performing sourcing teams.
Strong analytical skills, including should-cost modeling, TCO analysis, and financial acumen to engage credibly with FP&A and senior leadership.
Proven track record of negotiating complex supply agreements, LTAs, and NRE contracts with hardware and contract manufacturing suppliers.
Deep understanding of supply chain risk management, including dual-sourcing strategy, capacity planning, and supplier financial health assessment.
Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels, from engineering teams to C-suite executives.
Experience operating in a fast-paced, high-growth technology or deep-tech environment with evolving and competing priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to build executive-ready presentations.
The base salary range for this position is $179,000 - $287,000. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level
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
market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation
Working at Aurora
At Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals
build a culture where we win together — all without any jerks.
We believe in-person work increases collaboration, empathy and our ability to lead effectively. As a result, we operate in a hybrid work environment where Aurorans are in office at least 3 days per week.
Our Careers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom .
Our commitment to safety
At the core of everything we do is our commitment to safety. Building best-in-class self-driving technology will take time
we believe that each employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. Aurora expects commitment to our safety policies from every employee
seeks candidates who take an active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust
invest in the organization’s long-term success by prioritizing working safely, no matter what.
Our commitment to inclusion
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
any other status protected by federal or state law. Aurora considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state
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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Required skills

Supply ChainStrategic SourcingNegotiationContract ManagementRisk ManagementTeam LeadershipFinancial AcumenAnalytical Skills