Director of Strategic Supply Chain & Sourcing

Anduril-1; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 292,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Director of Strategic Supply Chain to lead supplier industrialization and strategic sourcing across the product development lifecycle. You will manage a team of sourcing engineers and subcontract managers, partnering with engineering, program management, and operations to deliver cost, quality, and delivery goals.

The role emphasizes talent development, leadership across functions, and ensuring supply continuity amid a growing portfolio, with a strong focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or related technical field.
• 10+ years in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in a supply chain or production role, with 5+ years in leadership.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale the Supplier Industrialization Engineering team, building a high-performing organization.
• Attract, develop, and retain top talent; coach, provide feedback, and hold teams to a high bar.
• Own the supplier industrialization process end-to-end: APQP, PPAP, FAI, and related activities to ensure production readiness and continuity.
• Establish and maintain supplier quality standards and compliance with aerospace and defense.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Program Management, Quality, Manufacturing, and Finance to align activities with milestones.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

People management

Travel up to 20%

Strategic sourcing

Supply chain strategy

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or related technical field

MBA or Master’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or related technical field

Tools

APQP

PPAP

FAI

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Director of Strategic Supply Chain to lead supplier industrialization and strategic sourcing across the product development lifecycle. You will manage a team of sourcing engineers and subcontract managers, partnering with engineering, program management, and operations to deliver cost, quality, and delivery goals.

The role emphasizes talent development, leadership across functions, and ensuring supply continuity amid a growing portfolio, with a strong focus on