Who We Are Nuro is a self-driving technology company on a mission to make autonomy accessible to all. Founded in 2016, Nuro is building the world’s most scalable driver, combining cutting-edge AI with automotive-grade hardware. Nuro licenses its core technology, the Nuro Driver™, to support a wide range of applications, from robotaxis and commercial fleets to personally owned vehicles. With technology proven over years of self-driving deployments, Nuro gives the automakers and mobility platforms a clear path to AVs at commercial scale—empowering a safer, richer, and more connected future.About the Team Nuro’s Global Supply Chain team plays a critical role in scaling the hardware and software systems that power our autonomous vehicles. We own sourcing and supplier strategy for the company’s most essential systems—from vehicle platforms and compute to autonomous driving components—and ensure Nuro is positioned to move fast, deliver at scale, and manage risk across our supplier ecosystem.About the Role We are hiring a Staff-level Global Supply Chain Manager (GSM) to own and lead supply chain strategy, supplier execution, and critical vendor relationships across several of Nuro’s highest-priority categories—including vehicle platform components, next-gen compute systems, strategic software/IT and autonomy-enabling technologies. This individual will serve as the commercial and operational lead for Nuro’s most strategic suppliers, with end-to-end ownership over negotiation, risk management, and long-term relationship development.You’ll be responsible for driving cross-functional alignment across engineering, hardware, operations, legal, IT, finance, and leadership to ensure Nuro’s most important supply chain programs are delivered on time, at cost, and with quality. You’ll have the experience, confidence, and instincts to aggressively negotiate with suppliers while fostering productive, long-term partnerships that support fast iteration, technical innovation, and scalable outcomes.About the Work <ul><li>Act as one of Nuro’s primary interfaces with its most critical suppliers—owning contract structure, commercial strategy, escalations, and performance management.</li><li>Lead strategic sourcing and execution for vehicle systems, vehicle compute, autonomy hardware/software supply chains as well as enterprise software and IT infrastructure..</li><li>Negotiate commercial terms that protect Nuro’s interests while allowing for rapid iteration, scaling, and high technical complexity.</li><li>Manage vendor performance across cost, delivery, and quality; drive resolution to root-cause supplier issues and lead corrective actions.</li><li>Collaborate closely with internal and external partners to bring new designs into production, solve critical material availability issues, and support build readiness at all phases of product development.</li><li>Shape and lead cross-functional initiatives to improve supplier quality, mitigate risk, and improve total cost of ownership across all managed categories including other indirect spend as needed.</li><li>Use data, market insight, and “should-cost” models to guide sourcing decisions and influence internal stakeholders.</li><li>Develop and execute supply strategies in collaboration with engineering, legal, and executive teams to support Nuro’s long-term goals.</li></ul>About You <ul><li>8–12+ years of experience in global supply chain management, strategic sourcing, or supplier development, ideally in fast-paced hardware environments (e.g., automotive, consumer electronics, robotics).</li><li>Proven ability to lead complex negotiations while maintaining productive long-term vendor relationships.</li><li>Demonstrated success owning high-stakes supplier partnerships across multiple programs, teams, and timelines.</li><li>Deep familiarity with manufacturing processes for components such as compute systems, precision machined parts, enclosures, wiring, sensors, or autonomous systems and commercial models for enterprise software, cloud, and IT service.</li><li>Comfortable working in ambiguous, rapidly changing environments where technical requirements evolve quickly.</li><li>Highly collaborative and a clear communicator, you know how to influence cross-functional teams, advocate for supply chain best practices, and get things done without unnecessary overhead.</li><li>Detail-oriented, operationally rigorous, and committed to data-driven decision-making.</li><li>Willing and excited to travel both domestically and internationally to support supplier relationships and program execution.</li></ul> At Nuro, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected base pay range is between $167,200.00 and $250,800.00 for the level at which this job has been scoped. Your base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package.At Nuro, we celebrate differences and are committed to a diverse workplace that fosters inclusion and psychological safety for all employees. Nuro is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. #LI-DNP

We believe that great technology should benefit everyone. The team at Nuro is accelerating a future where robots make life easier and help us connect to the people and things we love. Together, we're pushing the boundaries of robotics to improve human life.
Dave Ferguson and Jiajun Zhu have devoted their careers to robotics and machine learning, most recently as Principal Engineers at Google's self-driving car project (now Waymo). They founded Nuro in 2016 to harness the power of robotics and artificial intelligence to solve new challenges at a global scale.
Our vehicle is a fully autonomous, on-road vehicle designed to transport goods quickly, safely, and affordably.
With no driver or passengers to worry about, our vehicle has been engineered from the ground up to keep what's outside even safer than what's inside.
Efficient, electric, and fully autonomous, it delivers life's needs at a price anyone can afford.

Senior Global Supply Manager

Who We Are Nuro is a self-driving technology company on a mission to make autonomy accessible to all. Founded in 2016, Nuro is building the world’s most scalable driver, combining cutting-edge AI with automotive-grade hardware. Nuro licenses its core technology, the Nuro Driver™, to support a wide range of applications, from robotaxis and commercial fleets to personally owned vehicles. With technology proven over years of self-driving deployments, Nuro gives the automakers and mobility platforms a clear path to AVs at commercial scale—empowering a safer, richer, and more connected future.About the Team Nuro’s Global Supply Chain team plays a critical role in scaling the hardware and software systems that power our autonomous vehicles. We own sourcing and supplier strategy for the company’s most essential systems—from vehicle platforms and compute to autonomous driving components—and ensure Nuro is positioned to move fast, deliver at scale, and manage risk across our supplier ecosystem.About the Role We are hiring a Staff-level Global Supply Chain Manager (GSM) to own and lead supply chain strategy, supplier execution, and critical vendor relationships across several of Nuro’s highest-priority categories—including vehicle platform components, next-gen compute systems, strategic software/IT and autonomy-enabling technologies. This individual will serve as the commercial and operational lead for Nuro’s most strategic suppliers, with end-to-end ownership over negotiation, risk management, and long-term relationship development.You’ll be responsible for driving cross-functional alignment across engineering, hardware, operations, legal, IT, finance, and leadership to ensure Nuro’s most important supply chain programs are delivered on time, at cost, and with quality. You’ll have the experience, confidence, and instincts to aggressively negotiate with suppliers while fostering productive, long-term partnerships that support fast iteration, technical innovation, and scalable outcomes.About the Work <ul><li>Act as one of Nuro’s primary interfaces with its most critical suppliers—owning contract structure, commercial strategy, escalations, and performance management.</li><li>Lead strategic sourcing and execution for vehicle systems, vehicle compute, autonomy hardware/software supply chains as well as enterprise software and IT infrastructure..</li><li>Negotiate commercial terms that protect Nuro’s interests while allowing for rapid iteration, scaling, and high technical complexity.</li><li>Manage vendor performance across cost, delivery, and quality; drive resolution to root-cause supplier issues and lead corrective actions.</li><li>Collaborate closely with internal and external partners to bring new designs into production, solve critical material availability issues, and support build readiness at all phases of product development.</li><li>Shape and lead cross-functional initiatives to improve supplier quality, mitigate risk, and improve total cost of ownership across all managed categories including other indirect spend as needed.</li><li>Use data, market insight, and “should-cost” models to guide sourcing decisions and influence internal stakeholders.</li><li>Develop and execute supply strategies in collaboration with engineering, legal, and executive teams to support Nuro’s long-term goals.</li></ul>About You <ul><li>8–12+ years of experience in global supply chain management, strategic sourcing, or supplier development, ideally in fast-paced hardware environments (e.g., automotive, consumer electronics, robotics).</li><li>Proven ability to lead complex negotiations while maintaining productive long-term vendor relationships.</li><li>Demonstrated success owning high-stakes supplier partnerships across multiple programs, teams, and timelines.</li><li>Deep familiarity with manufacturing processes for components such as compute systems, precision machined parts, enclosures, wiring, sensors, or autonomous systems and commercial models for enterprise software, cloud, and IT service.</li><li>Comfortable working in ambiguous, rapidly changing environments where technical requirements evolve quickly.</li><li>Highly collaborative and a clear communicator, you know how to influence cross-functional teams, advocate for supply chain best practices, and get things done without unnecessary overhead.</li><li>Detail-oriented, operationally rigorous, and committed to data-driven decision-making.</li><li>Willing and excited to travel both domestically and internationally to support supplier relationships and program execution.</li></ul>&nbsp;At Nuro, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected base pay range is between $167,200.00 and $250,800.00 for the level at which this job has been scoped. Your base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package.At Nuro, we celebrate differences and are committed to a diverse workplace that fosters inclusion and psychological safety for all employees. Nuro is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. #LI-DNP

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