Staff Global Supply Manager - Indirect

AURORA; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora is seeking a Staff Global Supply Manager - Indirect to lead end-to-end procurement for software, SaaS, and other indirect categories. You will partner with Engineering, Finance, Legal and IT to develop global sourcing strategies, drive cost savings, and ensure compliant supplier relationships.

The role requires a track record of negotiations, strong analytics, and the ability to influence at executive levels in a fast-growing tech environment. Aurora supports a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience, with focus on software/SaaS and other indirect categories.
• Proven success in multi-stakeholder negotiations and delivering cost savings or value improvements.
• Strong analytical skills, including cost modeling and total cost of ownership frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for financial/executive audiences.
• Experience at fast-growing technology companies with evolving procurement needs.
• Outstanding stakeholder management and cross-functional influence.
• Solid understanding of contract law for SaaS, MSAs, SOWs and NDAs.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

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; run RFx processes to drive standardization.
• Manage a portfolio of indirect spend categories to scale with Aurora's growth.
• Advise internal stakeholders and align procurement strategy with business priorities.
• Collaborate with Legal on contract review, risk mitigation and compliance.
• Translate procurement decisions into executive-ready communications and present to leadership.
• Champion procurement best practices and standardized processes across units.
• Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews and establish KPIs to track supplier performance.
• Mitigate supplier risks and cultivate long-term strategic partnerships.
• Drive process improvements to reduce cycle times and improve internal customer experience.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Contract knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering or related field

Tools

Coupa

NetSuite

Jira

Job description

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 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.

In this role, you will

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

• Lead end-to-end procurement for indirect categories including enterprise software, SaaS, professional services, IT, and contingent workforce, negotiating complex agreements to secure best-in-class terms while protecting Aurora's interests.
• 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) to drive standardization and spending discipline across the organization.
• Manage a portfolio of indirect spend categories with a focus on scalability, ensuring procurement infrastructure keeps pace with Aurora's growth trajectory.

Stakeholder Partnership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to internal stakeholders across Engineering, Finance, Legal, IT, and People teams, aligning procurement strategy with business priorities.
• Partner closely with Legal on contract review, risk mitigation, and compliance to ensure all agreements meet Aurora's regulatory, security, and operational standards.
• 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 to drive adoption of standardized processes and tools.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Build and manage a healthy supplier ecosystem by conducting structured Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and establishing KPIs that track performance, quality and compliance.
• Proactively identify and mitigate supplier risks, including single‑source dependencies, geopolitical exposure, and financial stability concerns.
• Cultivate long‑term strategic partnerships with key vendors, enabling suppliers to grow in alignment with Aurora's evolving needs.

Process Excellence & Compliance

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline procurement workflows, reduce cycle times, and enhance internal customer experience.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Desirable Qualifications

• 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.

For roles based in San Francisco, CA and Mountain View, CA: The salary range for this position is $147,000 - $236,000 per year.
For roles based in Dallas, TX: The salary range for this position is $133,000 - $213,000 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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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

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