Strategic Global Indirect Sourcing Lead

Aurora; Livonia (MI); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora is seeking a Staff Global Supply Manager - Indirect to lead end-to-end procurement for indirect categories, including software and professional services, across a global landscape. The role emphasizes negotiations, cost modeling, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Finance, Legal, IT, and People teams.

You will drive global sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with policy, while partnering with Legal on contracts and risk mitigation.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Contract law fundamentals

Education

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

Tools

Coupa

NetSuite

Jira

Job description

Aurora is seeking a Staff Global Supply Manager - Indirect to lead end-to-end procurement for indirect categories, including software and professional services, across a global landscape. The role emphasizes negotiations, cost modeling, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Finance, Legal, IT, and People teams.

You will drive global sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with policy, while partnering with Legal on contracts and risk mitigation.