Global Supply Chain Integration, Japan

Anduril Industries is seeking an experienced Global Supply Chain Integration Lead of Japan to fill a unique hybrid role that sits between supply chain and growth.

The individual in this role will support Anduril directly in building supplier relationships in Japan and the Asia-pacific region, and also act as a strategic advisor to Anduril growth teams and industry partners as we seek to bring Anduril products into the region by developing critical partnerships.

Responsibilities:

• Drive Strategic Growth & Partnership Development:
• Fuel Anduril's Japan expansion by directly supporting growth and corporate development teams as we forge relationships with industry leaders across Japan.
• Shape pre-contract strategy by driving scope definition, proposal development, and term sheet generation during pre-commit phases of international captures.
• Be the supply chain voice in critical go/no-go decisions, bringing market intelligence and risk assessment to leadership discussions.
• Monitor and analyze Japan’s industrial ecosystem dynamics, emerging manufacturing technologies, and regulatory developments to identify partnership opportunities.

• Build & Optimize European Supply Networks:
• Develop regional supply base by proactively identifying and qualifying suppliers across diverse commodity categories that support multiple product domains.
• Lead end-to-end supplier engagement including selection, qualification, and onboarding for Anduril's Japanese partners,assessing technical capability, capacity, quality systems, and financial stability.
• Master multi-tier visibility by understanding and mitigating supply chain risks and constraints across tier 1, 2, and 3 suppliers.
• Drive localization initiatives that strengthen competitive positioning and align with Japanese national security supply chain requirements and industrial participation expectations.

• Provide Expert Advisory & Support:
• Guide Japanese industry partners by providing strategic advisory support to their supply chain teams as they identify and develop regional suppliers.
• Support comprehensive sourcing strategies for partners executing on Anduril programs, ensuring alignment with technical requirements and security considerations.
• Navigate regulatory complexity by ensuring flawless compliance with Japanese regulations.
• Partner with business line teams to assess existing sourcing strategies and develop comprehensive approaches aligned with Anduril's product roadmap and cost targets.

• Drive Cross-Functional Collaboration & Continuous Improvement:
• Serve as primary liaison between Anduril's engineering, operations, program teams and Japanese manufacturing partners,bridging cultural and organizational boundaries.
• Partner closely with Product Sourcing Engineers and Global Sourcing Managers to deliver integrated solutions.
• Manage supplier performance including escalation protocols, corrective action oversight, and strategic capacity planning to support rapid scaling and new product introductions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing or procurement focused on contract manufacturing, preferably within defense, aerospace, or advanced technology industries.
• Demonstrated success negotiating and managing complex manufacturing agreements with Japanese suppliers, with deep understanding of Japanese business culture, negotiation practices, and relationship-building expectations.
• Professional fluency in both Japanese and English.
• Regulatory expertise in Japanese compliance landscape.
• Broad commodity knowledge spanning electronics, precision manufacturing, materials, optics, sensors, and other defense-relevant categories.
• Demonstrated success managing complex supplier relationships and negotiating agreements with Japanese companies.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and equity grants.
• Comprehensive benefits package.