Senior Category Manager

Electronics

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Locations

Newport Beach, CA, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Requirements

10+ years of experience in sourcing, engineering, manufacturing, and/or supply chain
Domain expertise may include - semiconductors, passives, sensors, etc
Previous experience collaborating with outsourced manufacturing partners
Strategic thinker, experienced putting together commodities strategy/roadmap with key engineering stakeholders
Proven leadership in driving and influencing other teams to a common goal
Significant background with EE component demand-supply cycles with varied approaches in partnering with suppliers to ensure high demand-supply alignment in a volatile environment
Well-versed in TCO analysis to ensure data-driven analytics tied to component and supplier selection, in a product-based ecosystem
Bachelor's degree in engineering (BSME, BSEE) or other related technical degree. Advanced technical degree strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Act as the sourcing expert in the electronics commodities space
Develop strategic roadmaps linking to their relevant commodities, which include scanning and developing new suppliers for potential incorporation into new/existing products
Drive sophisticated sourcing efforts across key electronics areas, partnering closely with software, system, electrical, and other key engineering & technology fields
Deliver a seamless transition of viable new technologies into the product development process managing risks while meeting quality, schedule, and cost goals
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

Anduril is a defense technology company, bringing Silicon Valley talent and funding to the defense sector. Our technology helps our customers solve their toughest challenges by enabling them to make better, more informed decisions in life-and-death situations. We’ve assembled a diverse team of experts in artificial intelligence, computer vision, sensor fusion, optics, and data analysis that are creating software and hardware solutions to radically evolve the capabilities of the United States and our allies.

The Category Manager, Electronics is the domain expert in the electronics commodities space for Anduril Industries, which may include categories such as CPU, GPU, memory, connectivity, MCU, PCB, and other actives & passive components. This role will be responsible for developing new supplier and new sourcing partnerships that can be incorporated into new products, as well as existing products to improve their technologies, cost, and quality. This hire will work with the broader internal cross functional teams to evaluate the opportunities, while ensuring commercial agreements, intellectual property, and statement of works are accurate and well established prior to pipelining.

Roles & Responsibilities

Act as the sourcing expert in the electronics commodities space.
Develop strategic roadmaps linking to their relevant commodities, which include scanning and developing new suppliers for potential incorporation into new/existing products.
Drive sophisticated sourcing efforts across key electronics areas, partnering closely with software, system, electrical, and other key engineering & technology fields.
Deliver a seamless transition of viable new technologies into the product development process managing risks while meeting quality, schedule, and cost goals.
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

Background & Qualifications

10+ years of experience in sourcing, engineering, manufacturing, and/or supply chain.
Domain expertise may include - semiconductors, passives, sensors, etc.
Previous experience collaborating with outsourced manufacturing partners.
Strategic thinker, experienced putting together commodities strategy/roadmap with key engineering stakeholders.
Proven leadership in driving and influencing other teams to a common goal.
Significant background with EE component demand-supply cycles with varied approaches in partnering with suppliers to ensure high demand-supply alignment in a volatile environment.
Well-versed in TCO analysis to ensure data-driven analytics tied to component and supplier selection, in a product-based ecosystem.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering (BSME, BSEE) or other related technical degree. Advanced technical degree strongly preferred.

Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you are someone passionate to work on problems that matter, we’d love to hear from you!

501-1,000 employees

Website

Technology products for defense & national security

Company Overview

Anduril's mission is to transform US & allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

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

Company Core Values

Impact - Everyone at Anduril has the ability to be a catalyst. You will be encouraged to make your mark from day 1 and be supported every day after.
Autonomy - Self-motivation is a key component to success. We encourage you to cultivate your ideas, and show, don’t tell. We’re ready whenever you are.
Speed - We move incredibly fast and welcome people who embrace the quick-paced nature of our work. It is not uncommon for an idea on a Monday to be a prototype by Friday. We ship in weeks, not years.
Culture - Our team is a collective of intelligent and curious individuals who share the common goal of creating a safer tomorrow - and living balanced, fulfilled lives while doing so.