Senior Global Sourcing Manager, Critical Minerals & Mining (Rare Earth Magnets)

Anduril Industries

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Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$166,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
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99+ roles within 25 mi

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Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

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TL;DR · Senior Global Sourcing Manager, Critical Minerals & Mining (Rare Earth Magnets)

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The Senior Global Sourcing Manager for Critical Minerals & Mining at Anduril Industries is a high-impact role focused on securing raw materials like rare earth magnets against geopolitical risks and supply chain volatility. This single-threaded leader will manage market intelligence, supplier relationships, and stockpiling strategies to ensure resilient sourcing from US-friendly sources. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting should-cost analysis, negotiating contracts, and leading cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and enhance supplies. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in commodity management with a focus on critical minerals, expertise in navigating geopolitically sensitive supply chains, and strong skills in market intelligence and strategic sourcing. Advanced degrees in materials science or related fields are preferred, along with hands-on experience in multi-tier supply chain visibility tools and cross-functional leadership.

Skills

multi-tier supply chain visibility tools should-cost analysis TCO analysis CI/CD Kubernetes AWS Docker Python PostgreSQL Git Jira Confluence Tableau PowerBI SQL Excel Scrum Agile DevOps Terraform Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

  • Own and develop the commodity strategy for a critical mineral, focusing on supply chain resilience and geopolitical risk mitigation.
  • Lead RFI/RFQ/RFP processes to secure raw materials from miners, refiners, processors, and component suppliers.
  • Perform should-cost analysis and negotiate key agreements with volatile market conditions in mind.
  • Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, industry associations, and U.S./allied government bodies for strategic advantage.
  • Evaluate and recommend strategic interventions such as stockpiling or prepayments to ensure supply continuity.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in commodity management or strategic sourcing with critical minerals exposure.
  • Expertise in navigating concentrated, geopolitically sensitive supply chains.
  • Ability to travel up to 50% internationally for business purposes.
  • Advanced degree in materials science, chemical sciences, metallurgical engineering, or mining engineering preferred.
  • Strong should-cost and total cost of ownership analysis skills.
  • Experience with multi-tier supply chain visibility tools and strategic sourcing execution.
  • Proven cross-functional leadership and ability to influence at all levels.

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