Senior Category Manager, SensorsMission Systems

ABOUT THE JOB

The Senior Category Manager Sensors/Mission Systems (internally known at Anduril as a Senior Global Sourcing Manager) is the domain expert for the sensor/mission systems commodities for Anduril Industries. This is a proactive high-impact role in securing critical components materials and services that power our products. This role will be responsible for developing new supplier and new sourcing partnerships that can be incorporated into new products as well as existing products to improve their technologies cost and quality. There is broad internal cross functional partnership to evaluate supplier opportunities while ensuring commercial agreements intellectual property and statement of works are accurate and well established prior to pipelining.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Develop and execute commodity strategies for sensors/mission systems focusing on cost reduction quality improvement and supply chain resilience
• End-to-end responsibility for delivering quality parts when needed at the right cost
• Act as the sourcing expert for sensors/mission systems manufacturing
• Lead RFI/RFQ/RFP and strategic sourcing process for sensors/mission systems
• Own the business relationship with external Contract Manufacturing and responsible for continuity of supply risk management cost negotiations and NPI to MP operation execution
• Partner with the Engineering team and Contract Manufacturers to influence technical design specs and customize product and manufacturing requirements
• Perform detailed analysis of quote submissions based on cost breakdown from data. Deep dive into every element of the supply chain and make data-driven decisions based on TCO
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to support prototype requirements execute against build milestones and lead sourcing activities
• Influence CMs manufacturing processes and CapEx and technology decisions
• Negotiate key agreements with suppliers to establish best-in-class pricing quality flexibility delivery payment warranty and service terms
• Collaborate internally negotiate the right tradeoffs solicit cooperation and resolve problems and advance new supplier or product offerings
• Provide strong technical direction within the specific commodities by evaluating and guiding product strategy throughout the product lifecycle
• Manage and lead the operations effort of developing new and adaptations of existing technologies for Anduril
• Develop & execute commercial agreements to properly reflect the expectations of project which include fixed and variable costs lead-times schedules manufacturing capacities etc
• Conduct regular technology reviews to Executive staff and management
• Own the supplier performance management of their respective commodities which includes key delivery quality cost and innovation metrics
• Act as the primary escalation for their respective commodity

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in supply chain engineering or related technical field
• 5 years of experience in supply chain commodity management of sensors/mission systems manufacturing and/or sourcing engineering
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
• Ability to relocate if not already local to be onsite in Costa Mesa CA

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in physics electrical or mechanical engineering
• Previous experience in defense aerospace automotive high tech or related industry
• Well-versed in TCO analysis to ensure data-driven analytics tied to component and supplier selection in a product-based ecosystem
• Strategic thinker experienced putting together commodities strategy/roadmap with key engineering stakeholders
• Proven leadership in driving and influencing other teams to a common goal. You know how to effectively communicate and collaborate cross functionally and with all levels within an organization
• Can wear different hats and it a strong team player to help your team move forward.
• You are fluent in other cross functional areas to fill gaps and remove roadblocks when needed
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance

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 Andurils total compensation package. Additionally Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees including:

Healthcare Benefits

• US Roles:Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• UK & AUS Roles:We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
• IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Additional Benefits

• Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
• Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members bond with a new baby or address your own medical needs.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g. IVF preservation) adoption and gestational carriers along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
• Mental Health Resources:Access free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services such as legal and financial support are also available.
• Professional Development:Annual reimbursement for professional development
• Commuter Benefits:Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
• Relocation Assistance:Available depending on role eligibility.

Retirement Savings Plan

• US Roles:Traditional 401(k) Roth and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
• UK & IE Roles:Pension plan with employer match.
• AUS Roles:Superannuation plan.

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