Strategic Procurement Lead – Defense Tech

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

Job summary

Anduril Industries, a defense technology leader, is seeking a procurement leader to manage supplier relationships, negotiate prices, and ensure timely delivery across multiple product lines. You will work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to source cutting-edge defense technologies in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, data-driven supplier evaluation, and the ability to navigate complex compliance standards such as FAR/DFARS, with a target salary

Qualifications

• Five+ years of procurement or supply chain management experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent 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 BOMs to ensure accurate information flows to Planning and Production.
• Support Sourcing Engineering & Manufacturing teams to determine best sources.
• Identify and execute cost reduction projects, including strategic procurement and term negotiation.
• Onboard new suppliers per Anduril Quality Manual and maintain Approved Supplier List.
• Evaluate suppliers using procurement KPIs and analyze performance trends.
• Conduct research, benchmark, and collect market data for best-in-class supply base.
• Place purchase orders and resolve downstream issues with receiving, finance, and accounting.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

PLM systems

Job description

Anduril Industries, a defense technology leader, is seeking a procurement leader to manage supplier relationships, negotiate prices, and ensure timely delivery across multiple product lines. You will work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to source cutting-edge defense technologies in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, data-driven supplier evaluation, and the ability to navigate complex compliance standards such as FAR/DFARS, with a target salary