Senior Sourcing Specialist
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. 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.
The Senior Sourcing Specialist drives the strategic supplier development and cost management of Anduril RMS supply chain, by collaborating with suppliers and cross-functionally, including folks in engineering, quality, and manufacturing.
What You'll Do :
- 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 to quickly solidify requirements
- Feature trade-off / trade tables
- Should cost / Clean sheet models
- Joint design development, via clear statements of work
- Drive the development and consolidation of a manufacturing BOM, working with Quality & Manufacturing, to ramp production internally and with our suppliers with high flexibility
- Manage the CAPEX throughout NPI
- Conduct value-stream mapping to optimize supply network lead time and flexibility
- Complete the BOM risk assessment, include alternate component sourcing, etc.
- Ensure completion of all component qualifications, ahead of production
- Reduce complexity : commonality optimization & component / supplier rationalization
- Work to identify and minimize obsolescence risk
- Lead all cost engineering activities to converge the bottoms-up cost curve to product cost, maximizing the total cost of ownership (TCO) across the product lifecycle
- Manage ad-hoc cost issues e.g., tariffs / import export cost, and cost inflation
Required Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in engineering (BSME, BSEE), business, or supply chain requiredMinimum of 6-10 years working in a strategic sourcing role with a defense manufacturing companyAdvanced sourcing activities, including stints as commodity / sourcing specialist or supplier development roles related to sourcing engineering components for electrical, composites, and metallic parts / assembliesSupplier development (technology, process, supply chain, etc.)Early supplier engagement, ahead of product / engineering requirement realizationDomain expertise must include value / procurement engineering or TCO-related work at the component & product levelFamiliarity with strategic sourcing for high and low-rate production environmentSome exposure working in a start-up environmentStrong understanding of FAR and DFARS, and ITARAS9100 QMS requirementsTravel up to 50%+Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearanceUS Salary Range $113,000 - $149,000 USD The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and / or training, critical skills, and / or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including :
Healthcare Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.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 developmentCommuter Benefits Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.Relocation Assistance Available depending on role eligibility.Retirement Savings Plan Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.