Director Of Global Supply Chain Integration, Middl...

Anduril; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 639,000 - 781,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril seeks an experienced Director of Global Supply Chain Integration for the Middle East. This hybrid role sits between supply chain and growth, building supplier relationships in UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, and the broader region while advising growth teams on strategic sourcing and risk management.

You will shape pre-contract strategy, manage multi-tier supplier networks, and ensure regulatory compliance across GCC markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in SCM, engineering, business, or related field.
• 12 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing or procurement in defense/aerospace/tech.
• Professional fluency in English; Arabic working proficiency preferred.
• Ability to obtain security clearance and travel regionally/internationally (30–40%).
• Ability to work across international time zones with U.S. partners.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic growth and partnership development across UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar.
• Shape pre-contract strategy, scope definition, and term sheet generation.
• Be the supply chain voice in go/no-go decisions with risk insights.
• Lead regional supplier engagement and onboarding processes.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supply chain management

Supplier relationship management

Cross-cultural communication

Regulatory compliance

English fluency

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM / Engineering / Business or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Sourcing tools

Job description

ABOUT THE TEAM

Andurils Middle East team delivers platforms systems and integrated effects from across Andurils portfolio to regional customers. The Middle East team delivers Andurils core products adapting and applying the products to serve a variety of defense and commercial customers in Middle East market. As this team rapidly expands this role requires an applicant willing to take on diverse responsibilities.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking an experienced Director of Global Supply Chain Integration in the Middle East to fill a unique hybrid role that sits between supply chain and growth. The individual in this role will support Anduril directly in building supplier relationships in the UAE Kuwait Qatar and the broader Middle East region and also act as a strategic advisor to Anduril growth teams and industry partners as we seek to bring Anduril products into the region by developing critical partnerships.
This isnt a traditional supply chain role. Youll operate at the intersection of growth strategic sourcing and supply chain risk managementshaping deals before theyre signed and building the infrastructure that enables rapid scaling in one of the worlds most complex regulatory environments.

WHAT YOULL DO

Drive Strategic Growth & Partnership Development

• Fuel Andurils Middle East expansion by directly supporting growth and corporate development teams as we forge relationships with industry leaders across the UAE Kuwait and Qatar
• Shape pre-contract strategy by driving scope definition proposal development and term sheet generation during pre-commit phases of international captures
• Be the supply chain voice in critical go/no-go decisions bringing market intelligence and risk assessment to leadership discussions
• Monitor and analyze the regions industrial ecosystem dynamics emerging manufacturing technologies and regulatory developments to identify partnership opportunities

Build & Optimize Middle East Supply Networks

• Develop regional supply base by proactively identifying and qualifying suppliers across diverse commodity categories that support multiple product domains
• Lead end-to-end supplier engagement including selection qualification and onboarding for Andurils partners in the UAE Kuwait and Qatar assessing technical capability capacity quality systems and financial stability
• Master multi-tier visibility by understanding and mitigating supply chain risks and constraints across tier 1 2 and 3 suppliers (state-backed defense conglomerates family-owned industrial groups and independent suppliers)
• Drive localization initiatives that strengthen competitive positioning and align with national in-country value and industrial participation requirements across the Gulf

Provide Expert Advisory & Support

• Guide regional industry partners by providing strategic advisory support to their supply chain teams as they identify and develop regional suppliers
• Support comprehensive sourcing strategies for partners executing on Anduril programs ensuring alignment with technical requirements and security considerations
• NAVIGATE regulatory complexity by ensuring flawless compliance with host-nation regulations (UAE strategic goods import/export control law Tawazun Economic Program and MOIAT ICV requirements Qatars Tawteen program Kuwaits offset regime technology transfer restrictions and U.S. export controls)
• Partner with business line teams to assess existing sourcing strategies and develop comprehensive approaches aligned with Andurils product roadmap and cost targets

Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Serve as primary liaison between Andurils engineering operations program teams and Middle East manufacturing partnersbridging cultural and organizational boundaries
• Partner closely with Product Sourcing Engineers and Global Sourcing Managers to deliver integrated solutions
• Manage supplier performance including escalation protocols corrective action oversight and strategic capacity planning to support rapid scaling and new product introductions

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Engineering Business or a related field
• 12 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing or procurement focused on contract manufacturing preferably within defense aerospace or advanced technology industries
• Professional fluency in English (written and verbal) professional working proficiency in Arabic strongly preferred
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance with willingness to travel regionally and internationally (approximately 3040%) to support supplier engagement audits and program requirements
• Ability to work across international timezones with U.S. partners

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated success negotiating and managing complex manufacturing agreements with Middle East suppliers with deep understanding of GCC business culture negotiation practices and relationship-building expectations
• Regulatory expertise in the GCC compliance landscape (UAE strategic goods control law Tawazun Council acquisition and industrial participation policy host-nation export controls dual-use technology regulations)
• Broad commodity knowledge spanning electronics precision manufacturing materials optics sensors and other defense-relevant categories
• Demonstrated success managing complex supplier relationships and negotiating agreements with companies in the UAE Kuwait and Qatar
• Strong analytical and financial acumen including expertise in total cost modeling should-cost analysis and make-vs-buy assessments combined with proficiency in ERP systems and sourcing tools
• Past experience in the UAE Armed Forces or another GCC military highly desirable
• Track record of building supplier networks and partnerships in the Middle East
• NPI strategic sourcing experience in fast-paced environments
• Foundational understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g. electronics machining)
• Strong financial acumen including TCO and cost reduction
• Past experience supporting growth teams or corporate development functions will be highly valued
• Proven ability to navigate cross-cultural communication and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels

US Salary Range

710000 د.إ - د.إ AED

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 Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:

Benefits

At Anduril we invest in our people. Our comprehensive competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures youre supported in health recovery and whatever comes next.
For more information Explore Our Benefits.

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Director