Who we are
Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.
The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone.
At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn.
Staff Business Process Manager - Supply Chain will be a key leader responsible for driving operational excellence for the newly integrated Global Purchasing and Supply Chain (GPSC) organization. This role will focus on assessing process effectiveness, establishing a robust data-driven culture through advanced dashboards, and leading cross-functional improvements. This role will transition our rapidly scaling organization from manual workflows to a high-performance, automated powerhouse. You will be the architect of the supply chain processes, owning the organizational "Playbook" and acting as the primary business stakeholder for critical system enhancements, ensuring all processes are scalable and SOX-compliant.
In this role you will
Process Documentation & Maintenance: Own design and maintenance of the GPSC "Playbook" by conducting regular assessments of purchasing and supply chain workflows to identify and resolve operational bottlenecks. ensure all SOPs, process maps, and policy documentations are scalable, data-driven, and audit-ready.
- KPI & Dashboard Ownership: Design and automated deployment of real-time dashboards and KPI metrics to ensure a "Single Source of Truth" that transitions the organization from reactive reporting to proactive, actionable insights for leadership.
- System Transformation & Automation: Serve as the lead business stakeholder for ERP enhancements, defining functional requirements and driving automation to eliminate manual reporting and close process gaps.
- Cross-Functional Optimization: Identify and resolve process bottlenecks by executing process improvements that reduce manual data entry and streamline information flow between teams.
- SOX Compliance & Control Design: Partner with Internal Audit to architect, implement, and monitor robust SOX controls, owning the documentation and quarterly self-testing to ensure 100% audit readiness.
- Digital Innovation: Proactively identify and integrate emerging technologies, including AI-based tools, to enhance business processes, predictive reporting, and overall organizational efficiency.
Required qualifications
- 7+ years of experience driving supply chain process optimization and design, specifically within high-growth technology or manufacturing industries.
- 4+ years of experience in business process mapping (ie. Lucidchart, Visio, Miro) within a hardware environment.
- Direct experience with SOX audits and a deep understanding of internal control frameworks.
- Mastery of ERP (ie. NetSuite) and P2P (ie. Coupa) platforms.
- Proficient in SQL/Python and data visualization tools (ie. Looker Studio, Tableau, Power BI, or Mode).
- Practical experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement frameworks to supply chain workflows.
- Exceptional ability to map information flow with upstream/downstream impacts and manage the relationship between multiple cross-functional systems and tools
Desirable qualifications
- Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related technical field.
- Six Sigma Certification.
- Experience across multiple supply chain domains
- Passion for continuous improvement with the curiosity to uncover gaps, resilience to manage ambiguity, and drive to optimize processes and create solutions
- Forward-thinking approach and tenacity to anticipate risks/opportunities and proactively drive towards the desired outcomes
The base salary range for this position is $147,000 - $220,000 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.
Working at Aurora
At Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together — all without any jerks.
We believe in-person work increases collaboration, empathy and our ability to lead effectively. As a result, we operate in a hybrid work environment where Aurorans are in office at least 3 days per week.
Our Careers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom.
Our commitment to safety
At the core of everything we do is our commitment to safety. Building best-in-class self-driving technology will take time, and we believe that each employee at Aurora has a role in contributing to safety, every step of the way. Aurora expects commitment to our safety policies from every employee, and seeks candidates who take an active responsibility, can contribute to building an atmosphere of trust, and invest in the organization’s long-term success by prioritizing working safely, no matter what.
Our commitment to inclusion
Aurora considers candidates without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, parent or caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran and/or military status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Aurora considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].
For California applicants, information collected and processed as part of your application and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Aurora’s California Employment Privacy Policy.
Skills Required
- 7+ years of experience driving supply chain process optimization and design
- 4+ years of experience in business process mapping
- Direct experience with SOX audits
- Mastery of ERP and P2P platforms
- Proficient in SQL/Python and data visualization tools
- Practical experience applying Lean or Six Sigma frameworks
Aurora Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Aurora and has not been reviewed or approved by Aurora.
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Healthcare Strength — A broad set of medical plan options with dental and vision, plus company‑paid life and disability, signals strong healthcare support. Mental wellness access, including coaching and therapy sessions, further strengthens the offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible vacation for salaried employees, 12 paid holidays, and reasonable sick time indicate generous time‑off provisions. Some roles also accrue substantial vacation days annually.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave and family‑forming reimbursement demonstrate meaningful support for growing families. Coverage for adoption, surrogacy, egg freezing, and genetic testing extends support beyond standard plans.
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What We Do
Founded in 2017 by experts in the self-driving industry, Aurora is on a mission to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. To move both people and goods, the company is building the Aurora Driver, a platform that brings together software, hardware and data services to autonomously operate passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles, and heavy-duty trucks. Aurora is backed by Sequoia Capital, Baillie Gifford, funds and accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates, among others, and is partnered with industry leaders including Toyota, Uber, Volvo, and PACCAR. Aurora tests its vehicles in the Bay Area, Pittsburgh, and Dallas. The company has offices in those areas as well as in Bozeman, MT; Seattle, WA; Louisville, CO; and Wixom, MI. To learn more, visit aurora.tech. Aurora is backed by Amazon and Sequoia, among others, and has partnerships with leading transportation companies including PACCAR, Uber, FCA, and Hyundai Group. It tests its vehicles in the Bay Area, Pittsburgh, and Dallas and has offices in those cities as well as in Bozeman, Seattle, Denver, and Detroit. Aurora hires people who want to build the future of transportation. Join us!
