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Staff Global Supply Manager – Indirect
| Company | Aurora Innovation |
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| Location | San Francisco, CA, USA |
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| Salary | $143000 – $229000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | |
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| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- 7+ years of indirect procurement experience, with a strong focus on technology and consulting services sourcing.
- Proven track record in negotiating SaaS, cloud services, IT infrastructure, and professional services contracts.
- Strong analytical skills, including cost modeling and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with proven experience in developing presentations for financial and business leadership.
- Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth tech environment with evolving procurement needs.
- Excellent stakeholder management and the ability to influence at all levels.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end procurement lifecycle for technology and consulting services, from RFX development to supplier selection, contract negotiation, and ongoing vendor management.
- Develop and execute category strategies that align with business goals, ensuring competitive pricing, quality, and scalability.
- Negotiate complex commercial agreements, including SaaS contracts, consulting engagements, licensing agreements, and cloud service agreements, to secure optimal pricing, terms, and risk mitigation.
- Identify, onboard, and manage strategic suppliers, ensuring performance metrics, SLAs, and compliance are met.
- Drive cost savings and operational efficiencies through strategic supplier negotiations and process improvements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with ERP and procurement tools (e.g., Coupa, SAP Ariba, Oracle)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational and decision-making skill
