Senior Global Sourcing Manager, Indirect

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Health and wellness support

Equity grants

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Global Sourcing Manager for indirect commodity sourcing in Costa Mesa, CA. This role involves developing supplier partnerships and shaping sourcing strategies to enhance operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience, a relevant bachelor's degree, and a willingness to travel and relocate. Competitive salary range of $146,000 to $194,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package including health and wellness.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience managing supply-chain commodities in IT, software, and/or professional services.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Ability to relocate to Costa Mesa, CA if not already local.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies for indirect commodities to optimize cost and build supply-chain resilience.
• Own end-to-end sourcing from requirements gathering to contract execution.
• Lead negotiations for multi-year, high-value agreements.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Cost analysis

Negotiation

Education

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

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on AI, autonomy, and sensor fusion to enhance military capabilities.

Job Overview

Senior Global Sourcing Manager, Indirect – responsible for directing indirect commodity sourcing (Software, Professional Services, Hardware, Capex, and R&D) across Anduril. The role develops new supplier partnerships, shapes sourcing strategies, and ensures contractual accuracy before product integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies for indirect commodities to optimize cost, standardize contracts, and build supply‑chain resilience.
• Own end‑to‑end sourcing from requirements gathering, RFI/RFQ/RFP management, supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract execution.
• Serve as the sourcing expert for all indirect commodities and act as the subject‑matter liaison for analysis, renewals, and negotiations.
• Partner with Engineering, IT, Finance, Legal and other stakeholders to define requirements, ensure compliance, and align procurement with technical and business goals.
• Lead negotiations for multi‑year, high‑value agreements to secure best‑in‑class commercial and operational terms.
• Analyze pricing models and usage data to secure competitive, transparent, and scalable pricing.
• Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships, driving innovation, quality, and value.
• Manage supplier performance with quarterly reviews, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Legal to standardize contracting frameworks (MSAs, SOWs, amendments).
• Work with Finance to forecast spend, budget, and monitor total cost of ownership.
• Identify cost‑saving and process improvement opportunities that scale with growth.
• Provide executive‑level visibility into category performance, supplier risk, and key initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or a related technical field.
• 8+ years of experience managing supply‑chain commodities in IT, software, and/or professional services.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Ability to relocate to Costa Mesa, CA if not already local.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in defense, aerospace, automotive, high‑tech, or related industries.
• Proficiency in TCO analysis within a product‑based ecosystem.
• Strategic thinker with a proven track record building commodity roadmaps with engineering stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership and cross‑functional influence across teams.
• Team player who adapts to varied roles and removes roadblocks.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance.

Compensation & Benefits

US Salary Range: $146,000 – $194,000 USD, based on experience and qualifications. Highly competitive equity grants are included in most full‑time offers.

Anduril offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, wellness, and other support at little to no cost to employees.