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

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$191,000–$253,000 / yr
Posted
65 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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

Staff Global Sourcing Manager, Critical Minerals & Mining (Rare Earth Magnets) serves as the domain expert and single-threaded leader for a specific critical mineral, such as rare earth magnets or germanium. This role manages the end-to-end global mandate including market intelligence, tiered supply chain mapping, and supplier relationship management to mitigate geopolitical risks and volatile pricing. The individual will lead RFI/RFQ/RFP processes, perform should-cost and TCO analysis, and negotiate complex agreements like offtakes or joint ventures. Key responsibilities include collaborating with engineering teams to qualify alternates and managing the transition from new product introduction to mass production. Required expertise includes commodity management, strategic sourcing for critical minerals, and navigating concentrated supply chains. The role requires proficiency in multi-tier supply chain visibility tools and experience with government programs like DPA Title III or DOE Loan Programs.

What you'll do

  • Develop and own the commodity strategy for assigned critical minerals focusing on supply chain resilience and geopolitical risk mitigation.
  • Map multi-tier supply chains from end products down to raw materials to identify and mitigate risks.
  • Provide expert market intelligence regarding pricing, disruptions, and geopolitical signals through regular executive briefings.
  • Lead RFI/RFQ/RFP processes and negotiate complex agreements including offtakes, pricing, and capacity reservations.
  • Perform should-cost and total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses to protect bill of materials costs.
  • Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, industry associations, and U.S. government agencies.
  • Partner with engineering teams to qualify alternative components and design out single points of failure.
  • Manage supplier performance regarding delivery, quality, and cost from new product introduction through mass production.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 10+ years of experience in commodity management or strategic sourcing involving critical minerals or downstream products.
  • Demonstrated experience navigating concentrated and geopolitically sensitive supply chains.
  • Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, including international travel to mines and refineries.
  • Ability to relocate to Costa Mesa, CA if not already local.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance.
  • Preferred advanced degree in materials science, chemical sciences, metallurgical engineering, or mining engineering.
  • Preferred experience with U.S. government programs supporting domestic critical mineral supply.

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