Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, Radar/Long Range Sensors
Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, Radar/Long Range Sensors
Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, Radar/Long Range Sensors
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on enhancing military capabilities through advanced technology. The Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager for Sensors/Radar will lead sourcing strategies, develop supplier partnerships, and ensure quality and cost-effectiveness in the procurement of sensor and radar components.
Qualification
- Proven experience in strategic sourcing, particularly in sensors/radar or related fields
- Strong negotiation skills and experience managing supplier relationships
- Ability to analyze complex data and make data-driven decisions
- Experience working with cross-functional teams, particularly in engineering and manufacturing
- Knowledge of supply chain management principles and practices
- Familiarity with contract manufacturing processes and risk management
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Responsibility
- Develop and execute commodity strategies for sensors/radar 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/radar manufacturing
- Lead RFI/RFQ/RFP and strategic sourcing process for sensors/radar
- 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
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to support prototype requirements, execute against build milestones, and lead sourcing activities
- Influence CM’s 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
