Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Anduril Industries • Huntsville, AL

149d • $81,000 - $121,500

About The Position

The Senior Sourcing Specialist supports supply chain activity for proposals, programs, and safety stock materials. Responsibilities include reviewing technical or contractual requirements, submitting requests for quote to suppliers, reviewing quotes and lead times, leading cross functional team meetings on behalf of supply chain, conduct pricing and terms negotiations, preparing cost roll up for review, and preparing presentations regarding sourcing recommendations. In addition, the role will require conducting onsite visits, and presenting technical discussions regarding quote, programmatic timelines, and demand forecasting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (BSME, BSEE), business, or supply chain required
• Minimum of 6-10 years working in a strategic sourcing role with a defense manufacturing company
• Advanced sourcing activities experience, including roles as commodity/sourcing specialist or supplier development related to sourcing engineering components
• Supplier development experience in technology, process, and supply chain
• Early supplier engagement experience ahead of product/engineering requirement realization
• Domain expertise in value/procurement engineering or TCO-related work at the component & product level
• Familiarity with strategic sourcing for high and low-rate production environments
• Some exposure to working in a start-up environment
• Strong understanding of FAR and DFARS, and ITAR
• Knowledge of AS9100 QMS requirements
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier selection for a specific product, leveraging our approved supplier list
• Partner with strategic suppliers to accelerate product development via activities such as concept scoping, feature trade-off, should cost models, and joint design development
• Drive the development and consolidation of a manufacturing BOM, working with Quality & Manufacturing
• Manage the CAPEX throughout NPI
• Conduct value-stream mapping to optimize supply network lead time and flexibility
• Complete the BOM risk assessment, including alternate component sourcing
• Ensure completion of all component qualifications ahead of production
• Reduce complexity through commonality optimization and component/supplier rationalization
• Identify and minimize obsolescence risk
• Lead all cost engineering activities to converge the bottoms-up cost curve to product cost
• Manage ad-hoc cost issues such as tariffs, import/export costs, and cost inflation

Benefits

• Platinum Healthcare Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost for U.S. roles
• Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for UK roles, fully covered for employee and dependents
• Private health plan through Bupa for AUS roles, fully subsidized by Anduril
• Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December
• 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave
• Family Planning & Parenting Support including fertility and adoption coverage
• Mental Health Resources including free therapy and life coaching
• Professional development stipend available to all employees
• Daily Meals and Provisions including breakfast, lunch, and stocked micro-kitchens
• Company-funded commuter benefits based on region
• Relocation assistance depending on role eligibility
• 401(k) retirement savings plan - both traditional and Roth for US roles

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees