Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, Sensors/Optics
Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, Sensors/Optics
Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, Sensors/Optics
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on enhancing military capabilities through advanced technology. The Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager for Sensors/Optics will play a crucial role in sourcing critical components and materials, developing supplier partnerships, and ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness in the supply chain.
Qualification
- Proven experience in strategic sourcing and supplier management, particularly in sensors/optics
- Strong negotiation skills and experience in contract management
- 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
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
- Experience in risk management and continuity of supply strategies
Responsibility
- Develop and execute commodity strategies for sensors/optics 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/optics manufacturing
- Lead RFI/RFQ/RFP and strategic sourcing process for sensors/optics
- 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
