Vendor Strategy & Performance Lead, Design & Construction

Anduril Industries

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

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $176k
This role $193k
$130k most similar roles pay here $230k

This role pays more than 69% of similar roles. Most pay $150,000–$202,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $193k versus about $176k for comparable roles.

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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 1882 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $146,000–$194,000 across 1696 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Vendor Strategy & Performance Lead, Design & Construction

The Vendor Strategy & Performance Lead role within the Design & Construction team at Capital Operations focuses on overseeing Anduril’s global construction vendor ecosystem. This senior-level position involves developing comprehensive vendor strategies and maintaining a preferred vendor bench across various geographies, ensuring optimal coverage for diverse project types. Key responsibilities include establishing pre-qualification processes, defining evaluation criteria, supporting RFP engagements, and managing vendor performance through KPIs and feedback loops. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in construction management or related fields, with strong skills in evaluating vendor capabilities and communicating effectively across functions. Proficiency in global operations and a deep understanding of the construction lifecycle are essential, as is the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage complex projects internationally.

What you'll do

  • Develop comprehensive vendor strategies for global construction projects.
  • Build and maintain a preferred vendor list by geography and project type.
  • Establish repeatable pre-qualification processes for construction vendors.
  • Create clear scopes of work to improve bid quality and set expectations.
  • Track vendor performance using KPIs and provide executive-ready reports.
  • Support RFP engagements for major or strategically important vendor categories.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in construction management or related field.
  • Strong understanding of the full construction project lifecycle and vendor roles.
  • Ability to evaluate vendor capabilities and proposals with practical judgment.
  • Excellent written communication skills for scopes of work, recommendations, etc.
  • Cross-functional collaboration experience with multiple departments and vendors.
  • Capacity to build processes while avoiding over-processing in fast-moving projects.
  • Willingness to travel up to 20% for project and vendor-related activities.

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