Director, Supply Chain Partnerships

Anduril Industries•Costa Mesa, CA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

As the Director, Supply Chain Partnerships, will facilitate collaboration between Corporate Development and Supply Chain teams to drive strategic-initiatives that enhance growth, operational efficiency, and market competitiveness. This is a key leadership role reporting to the VP of Supply Chain, requiring strong experience and understanding of both corporate strategy and supply chain operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain management, or a related technical field
10+ years of experience in strategic supply chain and corporate development, with strong consulting and finance background
5+ years of experience managing a team of supply chain professionals
Experience with specific commodity technical expertise as applicable. i.e. PCBA manufacturing, IPC standards, SMT processing, CAD, GD&T
Ability to travel as needed
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
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
Excellent collaboration skills with the ability to drive diverging thoughts to a conclusion
Ability to command a room at all levels of the organization
Proven ability to manage cross-functional projects and teams
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance

Responsibilities

Market Analysis
Collaborate with Corporate Development team to analyze market rends and identify potential acquisition or investment targets that align with critical supply chain capabilities
Integration Planning
Lead supply chain integration planning during M&As
Supplier Collaboration
Partner with Corporate Development to negotiate strategic partnerships with key suppliers to enhance supply chain resilience and innovation
New Product Development
Coordinate efforts to align supply chain capabilities with new product introduction, ensuring readiness for market launch
Risk Assessment
Partner with Corporate Development to conduct joint risk assessments to evaluate geopolitical and supply chain risks related to:
New market or partnerships
Mid/long-term Divisions scaling constraints
Supplier sole sourcing
Sub-tier supplier constraints

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits
US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: 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.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: 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.
Mental Health Resources: 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.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.