Senior Manager, Global Supply Management

Aurora•Mountain View, CA

1d•$179,000 - $235,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Aurora is seeking a Senior Manager, Global Supply Management to lead strategic sourcing for direct-spend categories that support the Aurora Driver, including hardware components, sensors, compute platforms, advanced materials, and contract manufacturing. The role owns commercial strategy and execution across these categories and builds and manages a team of Global Supply Managers. The position partners with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, and Product to support cost discipline, supply assurance, and sourcing rigor as Aurora scales toward commercialization. The role serves as Engineering’s first point of contact for new technology and part exploration, develops knowledge of industry dynamics and supplier roadmaps, and manages trial agreements and evaluation samples. It owns category strategy, supplier selection and negotiation, contracting and commercial strategy, make-versus-buy or location analysis, and should-cost modeling. It also manages supplier relationships and quarterly business reviews, maintains the Approved Vendor List, oversees supply agreements and manufacturing contracts, and develops strategies to address supply risks. The manager leads and develops a sourcing team and works cross-functionally from early design through production. Aurora expects employees to work from the office at least three days per week; some roles may require up to five days per week based on operational needs. The position offers a base salary range of $179,000–$235,000, with eligibility for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
15 or more years of experience in strategic sourcing or global supply management, with a strong focus on direct categories such as hardware, components, sensors, electronics, or advanced manufacturing.
8 or more years of people management experience and a demonstrated ability to build and develop high-performing sourcing teams.
Strong analytical skills, including should-cost modeling, total cost of ownership analysis, and financial acumen to engage with FP&A and senior leadership.
Proven track record negotiating complex supply agreements, long-term agreements, 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 and ability to influence from engineering teams to C-suite executives.
Experience 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 create executive-ready presentations.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic sourcing for direct-spend categories, including hardware components, sensors, compute platforms, advanced materials, and contract manufacturing.
Build, mentor, and manage a team of Global Supply Managers; set goals, develop sourcing talent, and foster a high-performance team culture.
Serve as Engineering’s first point of contact for new technology and part exploration; develop knowledge of industry dynamics and supplier roadmaps, and manage trial agreements and evaluation samples.
Own direct category strategies and lead supplier selection, negotiations, contracting and commercial strategy, make-versus-buy or location analysis, and should-cost modeling.
Serve as the escalation point for commodity management and conduct Supplier Quarterly Reviews to track KPIs, support accountability, and maintain productive supplier relationships.
Own and maintain the Approved Vendor List, classifying and managing suppliers as strategic, preferred, or de-sourced.
Drive cost discipline using should-cost modeling and total cost of ownership analysis to set benchmarks, inform sourcing decisions, and negotiate pricing.
Oversee negotiation and execution of supply agreements, long-term agreements, NRE arrangements, trial agreements, and manufacturing contracts, protecting Aurora’s intellectual property, supply continuity, and business interests.
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including single-source dependencies, geopolitical exposure, and capacity constraints; develop resilience strategies, dual-source roadmaps, and business continuity plans.
Partner with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Legal, and Product to bring commercial insight, rigor, and speed to procurement from early design through production.