Senior Global Supply Manager

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity compensation

Benefits and a hybrid work environment

Job summary

Aurora is seeking a Senior Global Supply Manager to own supplier relationships and daily execution for semiconductor, PCBA, and electronic components. You will drive PO management, expedite parts, and coordinate with Contract Manufacturers to keep production on track.

The role requires 5+ years in semiconductor purchasing, strong escalation skills, and collaboration with Engineering, Quality, and Supply teams in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years purchasing/commodity management in semiconductor/electronics.
• Knowledge of semiconductor types, packaging, PCBA manufacturing.
• Strong PO generation and high-volume PO management.
• Experience as primary escalation point for materials planners and CM; expediting and resolving shortages.
• Proficiency with Accounts Payable reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier and CM communication for PO management, expediting, and change management.
• Own PO management across BOM revisions and builds, ensuring contract compliance.
• Expedite parts and act as first escalation point for shortages and issues.
• Partner with CM on schedules, KS, and logistics; coordinate quality escapes.
• Coordinate AP for invoice alignment; avoid credit holds.
• Manage end-to-end changes; confirm cut-in dates and E&O exposure.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities with Engineering and CM.
• Track order status, lead times, and supplier performance to flag risks.

Skills

PO management

ERP systems

Supply chain

Supplier escalation

Cross-functional comms

Education

Bachelor's in EE/SC

Tools

SAP

Oracle NetSuite

PLM tools

Job description

Global Supply Chain & Purchasing Pittsburgh, PA

Senior Global Supply Manager

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 .

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. We're searching for a Global Supply Manager (GSM) – Semiconductor & EE Commodities to own who we buy from, at what cost, at what terms, and the daily execution that keeps production and the business running for our semiconductor, PCBA, and electronic component categories. This GSM is the primary point of contact for both component suppliers and our PCBA Contract Manufacturer(s) on day-to-day execution, issuing and maintaining POs, resolving shortages and escalations, keeping invoices and POs aligned, and managing changes as they hit the supply base.

In this role, you will

Lead supplier and CM communication for execution of PO management, expediting, invoice alignment, and change management activities across the semiconductor, PCBA, and electronic component categories.

Own PO management: generate and update POs for sourced parts based on the latest BOM revision, quote and issue POs for builds (components and CM build POs), and ensure compliance to executed contracts.

Expedite parts and serve as the first escalation point for planners on shortages, expedites, and commercial issues with component suppliers, distributors, and the CM alike.

Partner with the CM on day-to-day execution: track build schedules and turn times, manage kitting and component-to-CM logistics, and coordinate on quality escapes, NCRs, and rework/scrap resolution.

Partner with Accounts Payable on invoice/PO alignment and reconciliation across component suppliers and CM invoices, and work to keep Aurora off credit hold with suppliers.

Manage changes end-to-end: communicate engineering or program changes to suppliers and the CM, confirm suppliers and CM can meet cut‑in dates, negotiate excess & obsolete (E&O) exposure, and update POs accordingly.

Identify and drive cost reduction opportunities in partnership with Engineering, Supplier Quality, and the CM.

Track order status, lead times, CM capacity/build slots, and supplier performance closely enough to flag risk before it becomes a production issue.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.

5+ years of experience in purchasing and commodity management with a semiconductor or electronics focus, including ownership of a high‑mix component portfolio across multiple concurrent programs.

Working knowledge of semiconductor device types, packaging, and PCBA manufacturing processes.

Strong operational execution skills, including generating and managing high-volume Purchase Orders based on dynamic BOM revisions.

Proven track record as the primary escalation point for materials planners and Contract Manufacturers; expediting parts, resolving commercial shortages, and closing out issues without needing to escalation to management.

Proficiency working with Accounts Payable to reconcile invoice discrepancies and manage supplier credit standing.

Experience executing end‑to‑end change management with suppliers, including securing cut‑in dates and mitigating Excess & Obsolete (E&O) exposure.

Tenacity and a "can-do" attitude in a dynamic, fast‑changing environment, with excellent communication skills to align Engineering, Quality, and external suppliers.

Desirable Qualifications

Advanced proficiency with major ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and PLM tools (e.g., Agile, Arena) for PO and BOM management.

Experience navigating semiconductor allocation cycles and shortages using tactical mitigation strategies (e.g., managing broker buys, spot market sourcing).

Familiarity with export control / ITAR considerations for electronic components.

Knowledge of automotive or other safety‑critical/high‑reliability component qualification standards (e.g., AEC-Q, IPC).

Experience collaborating with Contract Manufacturers (CMs) on component‑to‑CM logistics, kitting, and rework/scrap resolution.

The salary range for this position is $104,000 - $166,000 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.

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, and 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, and 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, and seeks candidates who take an active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and 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, 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 [e-mail] .