Staff Global Supply Manager, Electronics

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Aurora (Nasdaq: AUR) is delivering the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly to make transportation safer, increasingly accessible, and more reliable and efficient than ever before. The Aurora Driver is a self-driving system designed to operate multiple vehicle types, from freight-hauling semi-trucks to ride-hailing passenger vehicles, and underpins Aurora Horizon and Aurora Connect, its driver-as-a-service products for trucking and ride-hailing. Aurora is working with industry leaders across the transportation ecosystem, including Toyota, FedEx, Volvo Trucks, PACCAR, Uber, Uber Freight, U.S. Xpress, Werner, Covenant, Schneider, and Ryder. For Aurora’s latest news, visit aurora.tech and @aurora_inno on Twitter.

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 seasoned Global Supply Manager (GSM) to develop and manage our Photonics Integrated Circuits (PICS) sourcing and purchasing strategy. The GSM would have strong commercial and technical skills so as to understand our Engineering technology requirements and transform them into favorable sourcing decisions and terms & conditions for the company. A successful GSM would be skillful in engaging cross-functionally, from internal stakeholders such as Engineering and Program Management to external partnerships with key suppliers.

In this role, you will

• 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.
• Source, 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 and relevant stakeholders 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. 

Required Qualifications

• 10+ 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

Desirable Qualifications 

• At least 8 years of sourcing and procuring semiconductors
• Experience in custom chip development and bringing product from prototyping to scale
• Experience in complex negotiations and managing of foundry and packaging suppliers 
• Experience working with contract manufacturers - local and overseas, ODM or JDM engagement

The base salary range for this position is $135k-$216k 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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