Procurement Specialist

The Aurora Driver is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to support our purchasing team. The primary focus of this role is the accurate issuance and daily maintenance of purchase orders (POs).

Responsibilities

• Order Entry: Accurate and timely issuance of purchase orders to suppliers based on requisitions and team requests.
• Order Tracking: Proactively monitor open orders, follow up with vendors for order acknowledgments, and confirm shipping/delivery dates.
• System Maintenance: Update the ERP/procurement system daily to ensure dates, quantities, and pricing reflect the most current information.
• Discrepancy Resolution: Resolve day-to-day issues such as price mismatches between POs and invoices, or quantity discrepancies upon receipt.
• Vendor Communication: Serve as a primary point of contact for suppliers regarding order status, tracking numbers, and delivery documentation.
• Documentation: Maintain organized records of POs and vendor correspondence to assist with internal audits and record-keeping.

Requirements

• Experience: 4+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing administration, or a similar administrative role.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional accuracy in data entry and record keeping is a must.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Suite (specifically Excel/Google Sheets for maintaining tracking lists).
• Communication: Clear verbal and written communication skills for interacting with suppliers and internal teams.
• Organization: Ability to manage multiple open orders simultaneously and prioritize tasks effectively.

Qualifications

• Desirable Qualifications: Experience with ERP or Procurement software (e.g., NetSuite, Coupa), previous experience in a high-volume data entry environment, familiarity with ticketing systems (e.g., Jira) for tracking requests.

Benefits

The base salary range for this position is $87,000 - $125,000 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.

Pay & Schedule

The base salary range for this position is $87,000 - $125,000 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

We operate in a hybrid work environment where Aurorans are in office at least 3 days per week. Our commitment to safety is at the core of everything we do, and we expect commitment to our safety policies from every employee. Aurora is 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 careersiteaccommodations@aurora.tech. 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.