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Anduril Industries · 7 hours ago

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

McHenry, MS

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$113K/yr - $149K/yr

6+ years exp

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 will support supply chain activities, drive strategic supplier development, and manage cost management through collaboration with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

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 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

Qualification

Strategic sourcingSupplier developmentValue engineeringCost managementFARDFARS knowledgeAS9100 QMSBachelor's degreeDefense manufacturing experienceStart-up environment exposureSoft skills

Required

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, including stints as commodity/sourcing specialist or supplier development roles related to sourcing engineering components for electrical, composites, and metallic parts/assemblies

Supplier development (technology, process, supply chain, etc.)

Early supplier engagement, ahead of product/engineering requirement realization

Domain expertise must include value/procurement engineering or TCO-related work at the component & product level

Familiarity with strategic sourcing for high and low-rate production environment

Some exposure working in a start-up environment

Strong understanding of FAR and DFARS, and ITAR

AS9100 QMS requirements

Travel up to 50%+

Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.

We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

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.

Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.

Pension plan with employer match.

Superannuation plan.