Full-Time

Senior Category Manager

Cables/Harness

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Anduril

Anduril

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops autonomous systems for defense applications

Compensation Overview

$128k - $192k/yr

+ Equity Grants

Senior

Newport Beach, CA, USA

Ability to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in Costa Mesa, CA

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Procurement & Sourcing
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Risk Management
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or related technical field
  • 5+ years of experience in supply chain category management of cables/harness 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
Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute category strategies for cables/harness, 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 cables/harness manufacturing
  • Lead RFI/RFQ/RFP and strategic sourcing process for cables/harness
  • 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 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
  • 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
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in 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

Anduril Industries develops autonomous systems for military and security applications, focusing on solutions for government and commercial clients. Its main product, the Lattice platform, integrates various air, land, and sea vehicles for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, allowing them to operate together effectively. Anduril differentiates itself by emphasizing the seamless integration of its systems through the Lattice platform. The company's goal is to enhance defense capabilities by providing integrated security solutions that adapt to evolving military needs.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Series G

Total Funding

$6.2B

Headquarters

Orange, California

Founded

2017

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for AI-driven autonomous systems boosts Anduril's market position.
  • Partnerships with HD HHI and OpenAI expand Anduril's innovation in naval defense.
  • Investment in solid rocket motor production enhances domestic manufacturing capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from General Atomics may impact Anduril's CCA platform market share.
  • Public scrutiny over AI weapons development could affect Anduril's reputation.
  • Financial strain from factory expansion if demand projections are unmet.

What makes Anduril unique

  • Anduril's Lattice platform integrates autonomous systems for seamless ISR missions.
  • The Copperhead line offers high-speed AUVs with torpedo-like capabilities.
  • Anduril's partnership with OpenAI focuses on developing advanced AI-driven defense technologies.

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Benefits

Full Family Health Coverage

16 Weeks Paid Leave for All Caregivers

Family Planning & Support

Incentivized Time Off

Mental Health Resources

Financial Planning

Unlimited Provisions

Professional Development

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
Centurion Partners Group
Apr 24th, 2025
Air Force officer sees options for 'cheaper,' less 'exquisite' CCA drone wingmen

General Atomics and Anduril are currently on contract to develop the increment 1 CCA platform, while a separate, classified pool of vendors is working to deliver the drones' autonomous functions.

Nordic Times
Apr 14th, 2025
OpenAI may develop AI weapons for the Pentagon

Among other things, it has publicly announced a partnership with defense technology company Anduril Industries Inc to develop anti-drone technology.

Naval News
Apr 9th, 2025
HD HHI Partners with Anduril to Develop Unmanned Surface Vessel

HD HHI partners with Anduril to develop unmanned surface vessel.

Defense Advancement
Apr 9th, 2025
New High-Speed AUVs Introduced with Torpedo Capabilities

Anduril is unveiling its new Copperhead line of high-speed AUVs, equipped with torpedo-like capabilities to enhance precision engagement in naval operations By William Mackenzie / 09 Apr 2025

Army Recognition
Apr 8th, 2025
Copperhead Drones by Anduril Signal Shift in Autonomous Naval Operations for Collaborative and Offensive Missions.

On April 7, 2025, at the Sea Air Space exhibition, U.S. defense technology company Anduril Industries unveiled Copperhead, a new family of modular, uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs) with torpedo-like profiles.