Anduril Industries

Manager, Procurement & Sourcing

Anduril Industries • $113K — $149K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field.
  • 5+ years of supply chain experience in fast-paced manufacturing, focusing on complex mechanical/electrical assembly.
  • 2+ years in a leadership or managerial role.
  • Experience with technical procurement and ability to read drawings and blueprints.
  • Strong communication skills across all organizational levels.
  • Familiarity with leading ERP systems.
  • Ability to travel up to 20%.
  • Eligible for U.S. TS security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a team of supply chain professionals including Buyers and Sourcing Engineers.
  • Implement supply chain strategies targeting continuity, quality, efficiency, and cost optimization.
  • Negotiate complex commercial terms and establish best-in-class supplier agreements.
  • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships and analyze supplier data.
  • Lead cross-functional projects to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets.
  • Support engineering and manufacturing requirements for product development and production.
  • Own the procurement process from purchase order placement to supplier management.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package at little to no cost to employees.
  • Support in health and recovery.
  • Investment in employee development and well-being.
Full Job Description
About the Role

The Supply Chain Manager, Procurement & Sourcing owns end-to-end procurement operations and product sourcing engineering, leading a team of Buyers, Sourcing Engineers, and Subcontract Managers. This role is the central point of contact for all supply chain needs across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Program Management, and Facilities. You will develop and execute sourcing strategies that ensure supply continuity, cost optimization, and quality while enabling the business to scale. Through supplier negotiations, cradle-to-grave order management, and data-driven performance management, you will directly support both engineering development programs and production planning requirements in alignment with strategic sourcing initiatives.
What You'll Do
Team Leadership & Development
  • Lead and develop a team of supply chain professionals including Buyers, Sourcing Engineers, and Subcontract Managers.
  • Provide hands-on training, coaching, and mentorship to build team capability and expertise.
  • Hire world-class talent to support the rapid expansion of the team.
  • Drive organizational consistency and expectations through key performance indicators (KPIs).
Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
  • Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with business goals, targeting supply continuity, quality, efficiency, and cost optimization at scale.
  • Negotiate complex commercial terms and Master Supply Agreements (MSAs) to establish best-in-class pricing, quality, flexibility, delivery, payment, warranty, and service terms.
  • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships; analyze supplier data and identify opportunities to expand or consolidate the Approved Supplier List (ASL).
  • Proactively identify and mitigate potential supply chain risks, including disruptions and changes in market conditions.
Cross-Functional Execution
  • Lead cross-functional projects to achieve cost, quality, and delivery targets in partnership with Engineering, Program Management, Finance, and Manufacturing.
  • Support engineering and manufacturing requirements and program timelines for development and production products.
  • Collaborate with supply chain experts across the company to develop and execute supply chain best practices.
  • Identify and execute cost reduction projects and process improvements to enhance efficiency and overall supply chain performance.
Operations & Compliance
  • Own procurement process cradle-to-grave: purchase order placement, supplier management, and resolution of downstream issues with receiving, finance, and accounting.
  • Maintain procurement-related master data in the ERP system and support required annual audits.
  • Monitor KPIs, analyze data, and provide regular reports to leadership on supply chain performance.
Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field.
  • 5+ years of supply chain experience in progressive roles within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with a focus on complex mechanical and/or electrical assembly.
  • 2+ years of experience in a leadership or managerial position.
  • Experience with technical procurement, including the ability to read drawings and blueprints.
  • Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
  • Familiarity with leading ERP systems.
  • Ability to travel up to 20%.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. TS security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
  • MBA or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or related technical field.
  • Previous experience in defense, aerospace, automotive, high tech, or another related industry.
  • Exceptional analytical and organizational skills.
  • Proven leadership in driving and influencing large teams toward common goals.
  • Strong team player who can adapt to different roles to support team progress, including individual contributor tasks while managing a team.


US Salary Range

$113,000-$149,000 USD

The 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:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that develops advanced systems for the military. The company was founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, Trae Stephens, and Matt Grimm, and has since grown to become a major player in the defense industry. Anduril's products include autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and other advanced technologies that are designed to enhance military capabilities. The company has received significant funding from investors and has partnerships with several major defense contractors. Anduril is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Learn more about Anduril Industries
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

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