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Senior Manager, Sensors Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Industrialization

Senior Manager, Sensors Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Industrialization

AndurilCosta Mesa, CA, US
16 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Manager, Sensors Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Industrialization

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 are seeking a Senior Manager of Global Strategic Sourcing (GSS) & Supplier Industrialization Engineering (SIE), reporting to the Senior Director of GSS & SIE. In this role you will be responsible for leading a team and their strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier development & industrialization efforts to support the company's global operations and manufacturing goals in Sensors commodities (Optics, Radar, Mission Systems, Radio). This role requires strong people management experience, deep technical expertise in electrical manufacturing processes, and the ability to deliver on strategic initiatives. This is an exciting time to join as the team is growing rapidly, offering the opportunity to scale processes, develop talent, and make a significant impact on the organization.

What You'll Do

Strategic Sourcing

  • Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for Sensors commodities (Optics, Radar, Mission Systems, Radio) to drive cost savings, quality improvements, and supply chain resilience.
  • Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers with strong capabilities in Sensors manufacturing.
  • Lead supplier negotiations, including pricing, contracts, and long-term agreements.
  • Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to align sourcing strategies with company objectives.

Supplier Industrialization Engineering (SIE)

  • Lead supplier readiness for New Product Introduction (NPI) and ensure seamless transition to mass production.
  • Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) initiatives to optimize performance and cost.
  • Conduct supplier audits, technical assessments, and risk evaluations to ensure capacity and compliance.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers to enhance quality, delivery, and efficiency.

    • People Management

  • Build and lead a high-performing team of sourcing professionals and supplier industrialization engineers.
  • Scale the team to meet the organization's fast-paced growth needs, ensuring talent development and retention.
  • Provide mentorship, coaching, and career development opportunities for team members.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and results-driven performance.

    • Performance & Metrics

  • Track and report key metrics, including cost savings, supplier quality (PPM), on-time delivery, and supplier capacity.
  • Develop and implement scalable processes to improve supplier management and operational efficiency.

    • Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering, Business, or a related field (MBA preferred).
  • 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or supplier development roles, with at least 3+ years of people management experience.
  • Experience managing and scaling teams in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment, leading supplier industrialization efforts for NPI and scaling production.
  • Expertise in mechanical and composites categories, including materials, manufacturing processes, and supply chain dynamics.
  • Expertise in manufacturing processes such as materials science, cleanroom production, high precision assembly and testing, and DFM / DFA principles.
  • Ability to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in Costa Mesa, CA.

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Proven ability to lead supplier industrialization efforts for NPI and scaling production.
  • Proficiency in supplier qualification processes (FAI, PPAP, APQP) and quality management systems (ISO, AS9100).
  • Experience with ERP systems and data analysis tools for cost modeling and performance tracking.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
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