Senior Sourcing Architect for High-Tech Defense Systems

Anduril-1

Costa Mesa (CA)

On-site

USD 146,000 - 194,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA, is seeking a Senior Sourcing Engineer to drive strategic supply network development and cost management across our hardware lifecycles, collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams in engineering, quality, and manufacturing.

You will lead supplier selection, accelerate development via joint design and clear statements of work, manage NPI BOMs and CAPEX, and optimize lead times through value-stream mapping and TCO-focused cost engineering.

Qualifications

7+ years of experience in procurement or sourcing for hardware products.
Experience in value engineering, cost-down activities, and TCO optimization.
Early supplier engagement and development of supplier capability.
Familiarity with high-tech, high-mix, low-volume production environments.

Responsibilities

Lead supplier selection and manage approved supplier list to support product hardware.
Partner with strategic suppliers to accelerate development via clear statements of work and design partnerships.
Drive BOM development and cost management across NPI, CAPEX, and production ramp.
Conduct value-stream mapping to optimize lead times and supply network flexibility.
Consolidate supplier qualifications and ensure risk assessments and alternate sourcing.