Director, Supply Chain

Anduril Industries•Lexington, MA

About The Position

We are seeking a Director of Supply Chain to lead procurement, supply planning, subcontracts, material flow, inventory, and warehousing operations across our Lexington and Waltham locations. This senior leadership role carries broad responsibility for developing and executing supply chain strategies to fuel Anduril’s rapid growth. Your expertise will shape the supply chain for critical imaging products and programs in the defense sector. You will be asked to lead cross-functional projects to achieve cost, quality, and delivery targets. As a member of the Supply Chain team, you will be in a matrix reporting structure; reporting directly into Imaging Operations Leadership with dotted line responsibilities into our corporate Supply Chain leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred)
10+ years of progressive supply chain leadership 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 negotiate complex agreements and deliver results on cost, schedule, and quality
Experience scaling supply chain organizations during high growth or production ramps
Executive presence with exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

MBA or Master’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or related technical field
Previous experience in implementing ERP systems as they relate to supply chain (ex., supplier portal, warehouse management system...etc.).
Proven leadership leading teams in driving and influencing other teams to a common goal.
Strong team player who can wear different hats to help your team move forward. Willing to tackle individual contributor tasks while managing a small team.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement supply chain strategies that align with overall business goals, aiming for supply continuity, quality, efficiency and cost optimization while enabling the business to scale significantly.
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and drive supplier performance management to ensure compliance with quality, delivery, and cost requirements.
Negotiate (with support as needed from the Global Strategic Sourcing team) complex commercial terms with suppliers directly to establish best-in-class pricing, quality, flexibility, delivery, payment, warranty, and service terms.
Collaborate with other supply chain experts across the company to develop and execute supply chain best practices.
Collaborate internally with key cross functional leadership teams (ex., production, engineering, product and program management, finance, business line...etc.) to negotiate the right tradeoffs, solicit cooperation and resolve problems proactively
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall supply chain performance. Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to track supply chain health and drive improvements.
Monitor KPIs, analyze data, and provide regular reports to management on supply chain performance.
Lead and manage a team of supply chain professionals, providing guidance, training, and support. Hire world class talent to continue the rapid expansion of the existing team.
Proactively identify and mitigate potential risks to the supply chain, such as disruptions to supply or changes in market conditions.
Optimize material flow systems including warehousing, material handling, and staging/kitting/delivery processes to support production requirements across multiple sites.
Conduct make/buy analysis and vertical integration assessments to determine the most effective manufacturing and sourcing strategies.
Develop innovative inventory solutions and ensure inventory accuracy to balance operational efficiency with program requirements.
Implement and oversee supply base cost management initiatives to drive value and maintain competitive advantage in the defense sector.
Support capture teams with supply chain expertise to strengthen bid responses and proposals for new business opportunities.
Lead strategic source selection processes to identify and qualify suppliers that can meet Anduril's demanding technical and schedule requirements.

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.