Director of Strategic Supply Chain, AD&SActive$292K

Anduril Industries
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The opportunity

The Director, Strategic Supply Chain supports engineering and production teams with the development and execution of sourcing plans. As the Director of Strategic Supply Chain this individual will be the central point of contact for all supply chain needs in the product development process internally and externally.

What you'll do

  • Lead and scale the Strategic Sourcing team, building a high-performing: organization that drives strategic sourcing for nascent products and develops an industrial strategy to support supply chain through production and sustainment. Attract, develop, and retain top talent; hold a high bar through coaching, feedback, and accountability.

  • Partner with chief engineers and program managers of our most nascent: programs to ensure the products they are defining are designed and pitched with a supply chain capable of delivering on their cost, schedule, and performance targets.

  • Identify opportunities for strategic agreements and partnerships with: suppliers that capture cost savings, enable roadmap alignment, and strengthen the supply base for AD&S’s products.

  • Align supplier roadmaps with AD&S’s portfolio vision and roadmap, to enable: the supply base to support AD&S as it expands.

  • Drive optionality and competition into the supply base, ensuring the supply: base can support Anduril today and in the future.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Supplier Industrialization, Procurement,: Program Management, Quality, Manufacturing, and Finance to align strategic sourcing activities with program milestones and business objectives.

What they're looking for

  • MBA or Master’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or related technical field.
  • Previous experience in defense, aerospace, automotive, high tech, or another related industry.
  • Proven leadership in driving and influencing large teams toward common goals.
  • Strong team player who can adapt to different roles to support team progress,: including individual contributor tasks while managing a small team.