# Senior Buyer at Aurora

- Company: Aurora
- What the company does: Step inside the world of self-driving freight, powered by the Aurora Driver. Delivering the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly. Backed by Greylock, Index and Lightspeed.
- Company website: https://aurora.tech/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $104K to $166K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-31
- Apply by: 2026-10-15
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/aurora-operations-inc/8f8a8ff0-8c04-44a0-8c60-c785915bb518
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/aurora-senior-buyer/

## About the role

Lead supplier and CM communication for execution of PO management, expediting, invoice alignment, and change management activities across the semiconductor, PCBA, and electronic component categories. Own PO management: generate and update POs for sourced parts based on the latest BOM revision, quote and issue POs for builds (components and CM build POs), and ensure compliance to executed contracts.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in purchasing and commodity management with a semiconductor or electronics focus, including ownership of a high-mix component portfolio across multiple concurrent programs
- Working knowledge of semiconductor device types, packaging, and PCBA manufacturing processes
- Strong operational execution skills, including generating and managing high-volume Purchase Orders based on dynamic BOM revisions
- Proven track record as the primary escalation point for materials planners and Contract Manufacturers, expediting parts, resolving commercial shortages, and closing out issues without needing to escalate to management
- Proficiency working with Accounts Payable to reconcile invoice discrepancies and manage supplier credit standing

Tags: Global Supply Chain & Purchasing