Senior Supply Chain Manager, Procurement & Planning

Anduril-1; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Waltham, MA seeks a Senior Supply Chain Manager to oversee procurement, planning, subcontracts, and inventory for critical imaging products. You will drive cost, delivery, and quality targets across Lexington and Waltham sites while leading a growing supply chain team in a defense-focused environment.

The role requires 8+ years in supply chain with leadership, familiarity with FAR/DFARS/ITAR, and ability to travel. Eligible for U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of progressive supply chain experience with at least 3 years in a management or team lead role
• Experience in procurement, subcontracts, material planning, and warehouse/inventory operations
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and defense contracting practices
• Proven ability to lead or participate in complex negotiations and deliver results on cost, schedule, and quality
• Experience in optimizing supply chain processes during high growth or production ramps
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

• Drive Supply Chain Planning & Optimization: execute strategies, optimize material flow and inventory, monitor KPIs to support rapid scaling.
• Lead Strategic Procurement & Supplier Management: manage critical supplier relationships, drive performance, negotiate terms for continuity and cost efficiency.
• Execute Technical Sourcing & Supplier Qualification: support make/buy analyses, qualify suppliers for complex components and systems.
• Proactive Risk Management: identify and mitigate supply chain risks for resilience.
• Manage & Develop Supply Chain Talent: lead and mentor a high‑performing team, ensure effective execution of objectives.

Skills

Aerospace/defense experience

Supply chain leadership

Procurement & subcontracts

FAR/DFARS/ITAR knowledge

Negotiation & cost control

High-growth production experience

Stakeholder management

Travel flexibility

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Supply Chain/Engineering/related

Job description

Senior Supply Chain Manager, Procurement & Planning

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are seeking a Senior Supply Chain Manager to play a critical role in managing and optimizing procurement, supply planning, subcontracts, material flow, inventory, and warehousing operations across our Lexington and Waltham locations. This role will be instrumental in executing supply chain strategies to support Anduril’s rapid growth. Your expertise will contribute significantly to the efficient and resilient supply chain for critical imaging products and programs in the defense sector. You will manage cross-functional projects to achieve cost, quality, and delivery targets.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Drive Supply Chain Planning & Optimization: Execute supply chain strategies, optimizing material flow, inventory management, and operational efficiency through continuous process improvement and KPI monitoring to support our rapid scaling.
• Lead Strategic Procurement & Supplier Management: Manage critical supplier relationships, drive performance, and lead negotiations for commercial terms to ensure supply continuity, cost effectiveness, and adherence to quality and delivery standards.
• Execute Technical Sourcing & Supplier Qualification: Support make/buy analyses and manage source selection processes, technically qualifying suppliers to meet stringent design, quality, and schedule requirements for complex components and systems.
• Proactive Risk Management: Identify, assess, and develop mitigation strategies for potential supply chain risks and disruptions, ensuring resilience and continuity of supply.
• Manage & Develop Supply Chain Talent: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of supply chain professionals, fostering a high-performance environment and ensuring the effective execution of team objectives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of progressive supply chain experience, with at least 3 years in a management or team lead role, preferably in aerospace & defense, propulsion, or regulated manufacturing.
• Strong background in procurement, subcontracts, material planning, and warehouse/inventory operations.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and defense contracting practices.
• Proven ability to lead or participate in complex negotiations and deliver results on cost, schedule, and quality.
• Experience in optimizing supply chain processes during high growth or production ramps.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

US Salary Range

$166,000 - $220,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits .