Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, PCB/PCBA

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$166,000–$220,000 / yr
Posted
10 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.

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TL;DR · Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, PCB/PCBA

Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager, PCB/PCBA serves as the primary domain expert for printed circuit board assembly commodities. This role is responsible for developing and executing commodity strategies focused on cost reduction, quality improvement, and supply chain resilience for both new and existing products. The manager will lead RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes, manage business relationships with contract manufacturers, and perform detailed TCO analysis to drive data-driven decisions. Key responsibilities include negotiating commercial agreements, influencing technical design specifications in partnership with engineering teams, and overseeing supplier performance metrics like delivery and innovation. The ideal candidate possesses a degree in supply chain or engineering and extensive experience in electronics manufacturing sourcing. This role addresses the critical challenge of securing high-quality components and managing complex manufacturing transitions from prototype to production within the defense technology sector.

What you'll do

  • Develop and execute commodity strategies for PCB/PCBA and subassemblies to improve cost, quality, and supply chain resilience.
  • Lead the RFI/RFQ/RFP process and manage strategic sourcing for all PCB/PCBA components.
  • Manage end-to-end relationships with Contract Manufacturers to ensure continuity of supply and risk management.
  • Perform data-driven TCO analysis on quote submissions to guide procurement decisions.
  • Negotiate commercial agreements with suppliers regarding pricing, quality, delivery, and service terms.
  • Partner with Engineering teams to influence technical design specifications and manufacturing requirements.
  • Oversee supplier performance metrics including delivery, quality, cost, and innovation.
  • Provide technical direction and conduct regular technology reviews for executive leadership.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 8+ years of experience in supply chain category management for PCB assembly and electronics manufacturing or sourcing engineering.
  • 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 TCO analysis for data-driven component and supplier selection.
  • Proven leadership skills to collaborate cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance.

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