Director, Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Industrialization Engineering (Radar & Sensors)

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

30d•$220,000 - $292,000•Onsite

About The Position

As the Director of Global Strategic Sourcing (GSS) & Supplier Industrialization Engineering (SIE), you will be responsible for leading strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier development & industrialization efforts of electrical commodities (radar, sensors & mission systems) to support the company’s global operations and manufacturing goals. You will oversee supplier partnerships, optimize sourcing strategies, and ensure supplier readiness for new product introductions (NPI) and mass production scaling. This is a key leadership role reporting to Sr. Director of GSS & SIE, requiring a balance of strategic vision, technical expertise, and operational execution, and the ability to communicate at all levels.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, physics, or a related technical field
15+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or supplier quality and industrialization within a manufacturing environment
5+ years of experience managing a team of technical supply chain professionals, engineers and/or technical project/program managers
Experience with specific commodity technical expertise as applicable. i.e. PCBA manufacturing, IPC standards, SMT processing, CAD, GD&T
Ability to travel at 20%-50% of the time
Ability to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in Costa Mesa, CA

Nice To Haves

Masters or doctorate degree in engineering or supply chain management
Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance

Responsibilities

Develop and execute global sourcing strategies to achieve cost savings, quality improvements, and supply chain resilience.
Identify, assess, and establish partnerships with strategic suppliers aligned with business needs.
Lead supplier negotiations, including pricing, contracts, and long-term agreements.
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to align sourcing strategies with company objectives.
Ensure supplier readiness for new product introductions (NPI) and mass production scaling.
Conduct supplier audits, technical capability assessments, and risk evaluations.
Drive process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers to enhance manufacturing efficiency, quality, and delivery.
Create and execute supplier industrialization roadmaps to support global scalability.
Build and lead a high-performing team of sourcing professionals and supplier industrialization engineers.
Partner with internal stakeholders to drive design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and cost reduction initiatives.
Resolve supply chain disruptions and mitigate risks across the supplier base.
Track and report key performance metrics, including cost savings, supplier quality (PPM), on-time delivery, and lead time reductions.
Develop scalable processes and tools to enhance supplier management, sourcing efficiency, and operational excellence.
Align sourcing and industrialization efforts with product line demand

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Annual reimbursement for professional development
Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Available depending on role eligibility.
Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
Pension plan with employer match.
Superannuation plan.