Best suited to candidates with leadership experience in aerospace & defense procurement working in high-growth manufacturing environments.
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Original posting from Anduril Industries via Greenhouse
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
ABOUT THE JOB
We’re seeking a Senior Procurement Manager to build and scale the procurement function supporting Anduril’s imaging products and defense programs. This is a senior leadership role: you will own strategic supplier relationships, drive cost and delivery performance across a complex supply base, and build the team and processes required to carry the business from early production to full rate. Success in this role means making sound decisions quickly with incomplete information. You will balance cost, risk, and speed against aggressive program timelines, and you’ll do it in a regulatory environment that leaves little room for error. We’re looking for someone who has done this before in a high-growth manufacturing or defense environment and wants to build something rather than maintain it.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Serve as the senior point of contact for key suppliers and subcontractors. Negotiate long-term agreements, manage executive-level relationships, and oversee subcontract administration in compliance with FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and company requirements.
Lead make-versus-buy decisions and source selection for complex components and assemblies. Qualify new suppliers and build a diversified supply base that reduces single-point-of-failure risk.
Identify and mitigate supply risk, including long-lead materials, sole-source dependencies, and capacity constraints, before they threaten build schedules.
Drive cost performance through competitive sourcing, should-cost modeling, and early design-for-manufacturability collaboration with engineering.
Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team. Set clear objectives, establish standard processes and metrics, and create a culture of accountability.
Partner with engineering, program management, quality, finance, and production leadership to keep procurement decisions aligned with program milestones and budget constraints.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
8+ years of progressive supply chain experience, with at least 3 years in a management or team lead role, preferably in aerospace & defense, propulsion, or regulated manufacturing.
Strong background in procurement, subcontracts, material planning, and warehouse/inventory operations.
Knowledge of FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and defense contracting practices.
Proven ability to lead or participate in complex negotiations and deliver results on cost, schedule, and quality.
Experience in optimizing supply chain processes during high growth or production ramps.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
US Salary Range$166,000—$220,000 USDThe salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
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