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Staff Global Supply Manager – Electromechanical

Staff Global Supply Manager – Electromechanical

CompanyAurora Innovation
LocationMountain View, CA, USA
Salary$135000 – $216000
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of experience in Supply Chain (Procurement or Sourcing), or Engineering background
  • Experience in leading vendor negotiations
  • Strong analytical and cost modeling skills, ability to transform data into insight
  • Intellectual curiosity to understand technical reasoning behind sourced parts
  • Ability to influence and convince internal and external stakeholders
  • Ability to collaborate well with cross-functional teams such as Engineering, Legal, Program Management and Finance
  • Tenacity in solving problems and has a “can do” attitude
  • Thrive in a dynamic, fast-changing environment
  • Excellent communication and people skills

Responsibilities

  • Work cross-functionally to understand technology requirements and business objectives such as BOM cost target and program schedule. Develop sourcing and negotiation strategies that meet those goals.
  • Develop and manage sustainable and positive supplier relationships while achieving our objectives.
  • Accurately capture NRE, tooling, capital equipment and material costs, and identify opportunities for cost reduction or cost avoidance.
  • Negotiate terms & conditions and prices with suppliers to secure pricing and supply commitment.
  • Partner closely with our Legal Team to review/draft and finalize legal agreements such as Purchase/Supply Agreements, SOWs, etc.
  • Monitor industry and global market conditions, track technology roadmaps, identify supply and demand challenges and opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 5 years of experience managing Custom Electromechanical Assembly
  • Knowledge of how to interpret mechanical drawings, GD&T requirements, and custom finishes
  • Knowledge of PCBA and semiconductors sourcing strategy
  • Ability to conduct cost analysis and comparison to influence mechanical and TLA manufacturing process decisions
  • Project experience managing TLA and subcomponents supply chain