Senior Global Sourcing Manager, Plastics

Anduril Industries

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

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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.

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TL;DR · Senior Global Sourcing Manager, Plastics

As the Senior Global Sourcing Manager, Plastics, you will serve as the domain expert for plastics and additive manufacturing commodities, including injection molding and 3D printing. You will be responsible for developing commodity strategies to improve cost, quality, and supply chain resilience while managing end-to-end delivery of high-quality parts. Your daily work involves leading RFI/RFQ/RFP processes, managing business relationships with contract manufacturers, and performing detailed TCO analysis on quote submissions. You will collaborate with engineering teams to influence technical design specifications and negotiate commercial agreements regarding manufacturing capacities and lead times. The role requires expertise in plastics and additive manufacturing, a background in supply chain or engineering, and the ability to manage supplier performance metrics. This position addresses the critical challenge of securing essential materials and components for advanced defense technology products.

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute commodity strategies for plastics and additive manufacturing to improve cost, quality, and supply chain resilience.
  • Lead the RFI/RFQ/RFP process and manage strategic sourcing for all plastic and additive components.
  • Manage business relationships with Contract Manufacturers to ensure continuity of supply, risk management, and production execution.
  • Perform detailed TCO analysis on quote submissions to make data-driven decisions regarding component and supplier selection.
  • Negotiate commercial agreements with suppliers to establish best-in-class pricing, quality, delivery, and service terms.
  • Partner with Engineering teams to influence technical design specifications and customize manufacturing requirements.
  • Monitor and manage supplier performance metrics including delivery, quality, cost, and innovation.
  • Provide technical direction and conduct regular technology reviews for executive leadership regarding product lifecycle strategies.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or related technical field.
  • 6+ years of experience in supply chain commodity management of plastics and additive manufacturing, and/or sourcing engineering.
  • Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
  • Ability to relocate to Costa Mesa, CA if not already local.
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical or metallurgical/materials engineering (preferred).
  • Previous experience in defense, aerospace, automotive, high tech, or related industry (preferred).
  • Well-versed in TCO analysis for data-driven analytics tied to component and supplier selection (preferred).
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance (preferred).

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