Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st centurys most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Andurils family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
ABOUT THE JOB
The Strategic Sourcing Manager, Indirect R&D is the domain expert in dedicated Research & Development and Maintenance Repair Operations commodities for Anduril Industries. This role will be responsible for developing new supplier and new sourcing partnerships that can be incorporated into new infrastructure/products, as well as existing infrastructure/products to improve their technologies, cost, and quality. This hire will work with the broader internal cross functional teams to evaluate the opportunities, while ensuring commercial agreements, intellectual property, and statement of works are accurate and well established prior to pipelining.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Develop and execute category strategies for R&D and MRO commodities, focusing on cost optimization, contract standardization, scalability, risk mitigation, and supply chain resilience.
- End-to-end sourcing responsibility from requirements gathering and RFI/RFQ/RFP management to supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract execution.
- Act as the sourcing expert for the R&D and MRO commodity.
- Serve as Andurils subject matter expert for sourcing analysis, renewals, and commercial negotiations.
- Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, IT, Finance, Legal, and more to define requirements, ensure compliance, and align procurement with technical and business needs.
- Lead negotiations for multi-year, high-value agreements to establish best-in-class commercial and operational terms (pricing, renewals, payment, warranties, data protection, and IP ownership).
- Analyze complex pricing models and usage data to ensure Anduril receives the most competitive, transparent, and scalable pricing aligned with growth.
- Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships with key suppliers to drive innovation, service quality, and value creation.
- Drive supplier performance management, including quarterly business reviews, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with Legal to develop and maintain standardized contracting frameworks (MSAs, SOWs, Amendments) to streamline execution and ensure consistency across global sites.
- Partner with Finance and business stakeholders to forecast spend, budget accurately, and monitor total cost of ownership (TCO) across the software portfolio.
- Identify and pursue cost-saving and process improvement opportunities, ensuring sourcing strategies scale with Andurils rapid growth.
- Provide executive-level visibility into category performance, supplier risk, and key sourcing initiatives.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in supply chain, engineering, or related technical field
- 4+ years of experience in supply chain commodity management of research & development and maintenance repair operations
- Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
- Ability to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in Costa Mesa, CA
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous experience in defense, aerospace, automotive, high tech, or related industry
- Well-versed in TCO analysis to ensure >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
- US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
- IE Roles:We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Additional Benefits
- 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.
Retirement Savings Plan
- US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
- UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
- AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.
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