Senior Global Sourcing Manager, Indirect

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$166,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted
120 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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This role $193k
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About Anduril Industries

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.

Anduril Industries currently has 1697 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Global Sourcing Manager, Indirect

The Senior Global Sourcing Manager, Indirect serves as the domain expert for indirect commodities including software, professional services, hardware, Capex, and research and development. This role is responsible for developing new supplier partnerships to improve product technology, cost, and quality while managing end-to-end sourcing processes from RFI/RFQ/RFP management to contract execution. The individual will lead negotiations for multi-year high-value agreements, analyze complex pricing models, and manage total cost of ownership across the software portfolio. Key responsibilities include collaborating with engineering, IT, finance, and legal teams to ensure compliance and align procurement with technical needs. The role requires expertise in supply chain commodity management, contract standardization, and risk mitigation. This position addresses the challenge of scaling sourcing strategies for complex products within a high-tech defense technology environment involving advanced systems and infrastructure.

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies for indirect commodities including software, hardware, and professional services.
  • Manage the end-to-end sourcing process from requirements gathering and RFI/RFQ/RFP management to contract execution.
  • Lead negotiations for multi-year, high-value agreements regarding pricing, renewals, warranties, and intellectual property ownership.
  • Analyze complex pricing models and usage data to ensure competitive and scalable costs for the software portfolio.
  • Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to drive innovation and service quality.
  • Manage supplier performance through quarterly business reviews, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborate with legal and finance teams to develop standardized contracting frameworks and accurate spend forecasts.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements to ensure sourcing strategies scale with company growth.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 8+ years of experience in supply chain commodity management for IT, software, and/or professional services.
  • Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
  • Ability to relocate to Costa Mesa, CA if not already local.
  • Experience in defense, aerospace, automotive, or high-tech industries is preferred.
  • Proficiency in total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis for data-driven supplier selection.
  • Proven leadership and ability to collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, IT, finance, and legal teams.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance.

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