Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
ABOUT THE JOB
We are seeking an experienced Senior Global Strategic Sourcing Manager to oversee contract manufacturers and broader supply chain needs in Taiwan and/or South Korea for the New Product Introduction (NPI) and volume production of Anduril products. This role is critical in managing supplier relationships and is integral in the deployment of our innovative products.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies for contract manufacturing in Taiwan, and/or South Korea ensuring alignment with Anduril’s NPI and production goals.
- Build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with contract manufacturers in country to ensure they meet Anduril's standards for quality, cost, and delivery.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Supply Chain teams across Anduril, Engineering, Quality, and Program Management teams, to drive successful product launches.
- Manage the end-to-end supplier selection process for NPI, from initial market research to supplier qualification and final onboarding.
- Negotiate contracts and commercial terms to secure optimal outcomes for Anduril, including intellectual property rights, indemnities, payment terms, and scalability for production.
- Utilize data-driven approaches to manage supplier performance, ensuring continuous improvement in quality, cost, responsiveness, and innovation.
- Anticipate and mitigate risks related to manufacturing capacity, lead times, and geopolitical factors within the supply chain.
- Monitor the contract manufacturing landscape in Taiwan and/or South Korea to adapt sourcing strategies and maintain competitiveness in rapidly changing environments.
- Be flexible to support local/in-country supply chain responsibilities as needed that may be outside of strategic sourcing scope.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or related technical field or demonstrated experience through prior work history; advanced degree or professional certifications preferred.
- Experience managing both large and small contract manufacturers for high-tech products, with a deep understanding of NPI processes and operations in Asia, particularly Taiwan and/or South Korea.
- Experience in sourcing mechanical and electronic components, with an emphasis on complex assemblies.
- Local to Seoul, South Korea and ability to travel extensively to supplier sites and work across different time zones to match operational schedules.
- Fluency in Korean and proficiency in English.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent negotiation skills with a proven track record of managing contracts and enhancing supplier collaboration and performance.
- Solid understanding of procurement and inventory management systems, ideally with experience in Oracle or similar ERP platforms.
- Exceptional cross-functional teamwork and communication skills to liaise with international teams.
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
- Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
- For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
- Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
- 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
- A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
- Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
- Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
- Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
- 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!
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