Manager, Product Sourcing Engineer

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Huntsville, AL · Manufacturing : Rocket Motor Systems Production : Supply Chain

Manager, Product Sourcing Engineer at Anduril Industries, a defense technology company. This role focuses on developing and executing sourcing plans, managing a team of sourcing engineers, and collaborating with internal teams and external suppliers to achieve cost, quality, and delivery targets for complex mechanical and electrical assemblies. The company utilizes an AI-powered operating system (Lattice OS) for command and control, and emphasizes autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology in its products.

What you'd actually do

  1. Develop and implement supply chain strategies that align with overall business goals, aiming for supply continuity, quality, efficiency and cost optimization while enabling the business to scale significantly.
  2. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
  3. Negotiate complex commercial terms with suppliers directly to establish best-in-class pricing, quality, flexibility, delivery, payment, warranty, and service terms.
  4. Collaborate with other supply chain experts across the company to develop and execute supply chain best practices.
  5. Collaborate internally with key cross functional leadership teams (e.g., engineering, program management, finance, business line...etc.) to negotiate the right tradeoffs, solicit cooperation and resolve problems proactively.

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or related technical field.
  • 8+ years experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment specifically in a supply chain or production-related role focused on complex mechanical and/or electrical assembly.
  • At least 2+ years experience in a managerial position.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to travel up to 20%.
  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

Nice to have

  • MBA or Master’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or related technical field.
  • Previous experience in defense, aerospace, automotive, high tech, or another related industry.
  • Proven leadership in driving and influencing large teams toward common goals.
  • Strong team player who can adapt to different roles to support team progress, including individual contributor tasks while managing a team.

What the JD emphasized

  • Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.