Strategic Defense Procurement Lead

Anduril-1; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Supply Chain professional to manage supplier relationships and drive procurement for multiple product lines. You will negotiate prices, ensure on-time deliveries, and collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to source cutting-edge defense technologies.

You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong communication skills, and contribute to cost reduction initiatives while maintaining supplier performance and data integrity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Procurement or Supply Chain Management experience.
• Experience with ERP and PLM systems.
• Experience with technical procurement.
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own procurement process cradle-to-grave for multiple product lines or commodity types.
• Lead cross-functional projects to achieve cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Maintain procurement master data across multiple Bills of Materials to ensure accurate information is flowed to Planning and Production.
• Support Sourcing Engineering & Manufacturing teams to determine best sources.
• Identify and execute cost reduction projects; including strategic procurement and commercial term negotiation.
• Onboard new suppliers in accordance with Anduril Quality Manual and maintain the Approved Supplier List.
• Evaluate suppliers using procurement KPIs and analyze performance trends as part of the Supply Chain performance reviews.
• Conduct research, benchmark, and collect market data to ensure a best-in-class supply base.
• Place purchase orders and resolve downstream issues with receiving, finance, and accounting.

Skills

Procurement experience

Communication skills

Tools

ERP systems

PLM systems

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a Supply Chain professional to manage supplier relationships and drive procurement for multiple product lines. You will negotiate prices, ensure on-time deliveries, and collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to source cutting-edge defense technologies.

You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess strong communication skills, and contribute to cost reduction initiatives while maintaining supplier performance and data integrity.