Global Battery Sourcing Manager, High-Voltage Systems

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Staff Global Sourcing Manager for Battery Pack (High Voltage Systems) to lead the batteries commodity strategy, drive cost reductions, and secure critical components. You will manage supplier relationships, work with Contract Manufacturers, and guide strategic sourcing initiatives across the product lifecycle.

The role requires 10+ years in battery sourcing, a strong technical background, and the ability to travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, or related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in supply chain commodity management of batteries manufacturing, and/or sourcing engineering.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Ability to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in Costa Mesa, CA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commodity strategies for batteries, focusing on cost reduction, quality improvement, and supply chain resilience.
• End-to-end responsibility for delivering quality parts, when needed, at the right cost.
• Act as the sourcing expert for batteries manufacturing.
• Lead RFI/RFQ/RFP and strategic sourcing process for batteries.
• Own the business relationship with external Contract Manufacturing and responsible for continuity of supply, risk management, cost negotiations, and NPI to MP operation execution.
• Partner with the Engineering team and Contract Manufacturers to influence technical design specs and customize product and manufacturing requirements.
• Perform detailed analysis of quote submissions based on cost breakdown from data. Deep dive into every element of the supply chain and make data-driven decisions based on TCO.

Skills

Cost reduction

Education

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

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Staff Global Sourcing Manager for Battery Pack (High Voltage Systems) to lead the batteries commodity strategy, drive cost reductions, and secure critical components. You will manage supplier relationships, work with Contract Manufacturers, and guide strategic sourcing initiatives across the product lifecycle.

The role requires 10+ years in battery sourcing, a strong technical background, and the ability to travel up to 50%.