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Anduril

Builds autonomous weapons for the US and allies

Head of Indirect Strategic Supply Chain & Procurement

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCosta Mesa, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, or a related field is required.
  • At least 10 years of experience in indirect strategic sourcing, global commodity management, or supply chain leadership within fast-paced, high-growth environments is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience building, managing, and scaling high-performing procurement or supply chain teams is required.
  • Demonstrated expertise negotiating multi-million-dollar enterprise software and Software as a Service agreements, large-scale capital expenditure projects, and complex professional services contracts is required.
  • A proven track record managing supplier lifecycles and negotiating complex multi-million-dollar commercial agreements is required.
  • In-depth expertise in modern procurement systems, contract lifecycle management platforms, and spend analytics tools is required.
  • Ability to relocate if not already local to work onsite in Costa Mesa is required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and execute multi-year category strategies across software and Software as a Service, information technology and cloud infrastructure, advanced manufacturing capital expenditures, professional services, and contingent workforce programs.
  • Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of commodity managers, strategic sourcing leads, and technical sourcing engineers across multiple global sites.
  • Establish formal supplier relationship management programs for strategic tier-1 indirect partners, conduct quarterly business reviews, and drive continuous service improvements and innovation.
  • Advise executive stakeholders to align indirect spend strategies with corporate budgetary targets, company roadmap, and headcount plans.
  • Conduct regular operational and strategic reviews with C-suite and executive leadership, serving as the primary executive escalation point for critical supply chain matters.
  • Lead negotiations for master service agreements, development agreements, long-term supply agreements, and complex statements of work, optimizing pricing structures, intellectual property protection, warranty, payment terms, and lead-time commitments.
  • Partner with Finance and IT to mature enterprise Source-to-Pay and Procure-to-Pay workflows, streamlining intake, approvals, contract lifecycle management, and supplier onboarding.
  • Collaborate with Information Security, Legal, and Compliance to ensure software, cloud, and service vendors comply with corporate data privacy and governance standards, information security standards, and defense compliance requirements.
  • Implement advanced spend analytics, total cost of ownership frameworks, and demand management practices to eliminate redundant applications, curb unauthorized spending, and optimize seat and license utilization.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Information Systems, or a Juris Doctorate is preferred.
  • Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPM, or CIPS are preferred.
  • Previous experience in defense, aerospace, automotive, high technology, or a related industry is preferred.
  • Familiarity with regulatory frameworks impacting enterprise IT and vendors in regulated spaces, including FAR/DFARS, FedRAMP, CMMC, NIST 800-171, and ITAR, is preferred.
  • Strong financial acumen, experience leading zero-based budgeting reviews, and experience working closely with Corporate FP&A teams are preferred.
  • Experience developing commodity strategies and roadmaps with key executive stakeholders is preferred.
  • Proven leadership in driving and influencing other teams toward a common goal is preferred.

About the Company

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Anduril

Builds autonomous weapons for the US and allies

Anduril builds autonomous weapons, such as drones, cruise missiles, and robot submarines, for the US military and its allies, often developing them with its own money before any order arrives. In 2024 it beat Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman for an Air Force contract to develop Fury, a pilotless jet that flies alongside crewed fighters. Its Lattice software merges camera and radar feeds into one live map and lets a few operators direct many drones and weapons at once, including other companies' systems. Governments buy its systems under contract, and Anduril builds much of the hardware in its own factories. Oculus founder Palmer Luckey co-founded Anduril in 2017, and it is based in Costa Mesa, California.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Private
Total funding
$11.5B
Headquarters
Costa Mesa, CA
Founded
2017

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