Senior Defense Procurement Leader - Strategic Sourcing

Anduril Industries; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Massachusetts seeks a Senior Procurement Manager to lead and scale procurement, owning strategic supplier relationships, cost control, and delivery across defense programs.

You will build the procurement organization needed for full-rate production, balancing cost, risk, and speed in a fast-moving defense business while partnering with engineering, program management, quality, and finance to meet milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive supply chain experience with 3+ years in management.
• Experience in aerospace/defense, propulsion, or regulated manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and defense contracting practices.
• Proven ability to lead complex negotiations and drive cost, schedule, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic supplier relationships and negotiations, including long-term agreements and executive-level engagement.
• Drive sourcing, supplier qualification, and a diversified, risk-aware supply base.
• Own risk management and cost performance; push cost reductions via competitive sourcing and should-cost modeling.
• Build and lead a high-performing procurement team with clear objectives and processes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, program management, quality, finance, and production.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Supplier negotiations

Leadership & mentoring

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain/Engineering

Job description

Anduril Industries in Massachusetts seeks a Senior Procurement Manager to lead and scale procurement, owning strategic supplier relationships, cost control, and delivery across defense programs.

You will build the procurement organization needed for full-rate production, balancing cost, risk, and speed in a fast-moving defense business while partnering with engineering, program management, quality, and finance to meet milestones.