Global Indirect Sourcing Lead

Aurora; United States; Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora seeks a Staff Global Supply Manager - Indirect to lead end-to-end procurement for indirect spend including SaaS, IT and professional services. You will shape global sourcing strategies, negotiate complex agreements, and partner with Engineering, Finance, Legal, IT and HR to ensure compliant, value-driven outcomes.

In a fast‑moving tech environment, you will manage a portfolio of categories, drive cost savings, and implement standardized processes, balancing risk, quality, and speed to

Qualifications

• 10+ years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience, with a focus on software/SaaS and at least one other indirect category.
• Proven ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder negotiations and deliver measurable savings.
• Strong analytical skills including cost modeling and TCO frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for executive audiences.
• Experience in fast‑growth tech companies with evolving procurement needs.
• Ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement for indirect categories including software, SaaS, professional services, IT and contingent workforce.
• Develop global sourcing strategies balancing cost, risk, quality and speed to market.
• Manage portfolio of indirect spend categories and drive standardization and spending discipline.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Finance, Legal, IT and People teams to align procurement with business priorities.
• Work with Legal on contract review, risk mitigation and compliance.
• Drive adoption of standardized procurement processes and tools.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

SaaS procurement

Negotiations

Cost modeling

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Coupa

NetSuite

Jira

Job description

Aurora seeks a Staff Global Supply Manager - Indirect to lead end-to-end procurement for indirect spend including SaaS, IT and professional services. You will shape global sourcing strategies, negotiate complex agreements, and partner with Engineering, Finance, Legal, IT and HR to ensure compliant, value-driven outcomes.

In a fast‑moving tech environment, you will manage a portfolio of categories, drive cost savings, and implement standardized processes, balancing risk, quality, and speed to