Senior Procurement ManagerPosted today$220K

Anduril Industries
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The opportunity

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U. S.

What you'll do

  • Lead Strategic Supplier Relationships & Negotiations: Serve as the senior point of contact for key suppliers and subcontractors. Negotiate long-term agreements, manage executive-level relationships, and oversee subcontract administration ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and company requirements.

  • Drive Sourcing & Supplier Qualification: Lead make-vs-buy decisions and source selection for complex components and assemblies. Technically qualify new suppliers and build a diversified, resilient supply base that reduces single-point-of-failure risk.

  • Own Risk Management & Cost Performance: Proactively identify and mitigate supply risks including long-lead materials, sole-source dependencies, and capacity constraints. Drive cost reduction through competitive sourcing, should-cost modeling, and design-for-manufacturability collaboration with engineering.

  • Build & Lead the Procurement Team: Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement organization. Set clear objectives, establish standard processes and metrics, and create a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

  • Cross-Functional Leadership: Partner with engineering, program management, quality, finance, and production leadership to ensure procurement decisions are aligned with program milestones, budget constraints, and strategic priorities.

  • Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

What they're looking for

  • + years of progressive supply chain experience, with at least 3 years in a: management or team lead role, preferably 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 lead or participate in complex negotiations and deliver: results on cost, schedule, and quality.