Procurement Lead

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

The Procurement Manager owns both Direct and Indirect procurement, leading a team of high-performing Buyers to directly support the Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Facilities teams through successful negotiations, cradle-to-grave order management, and comprehensive supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional projects to achieve cost, quality, and delivery targets.
• Provide hands-on training, coaching and mentorship to develop the skills and expertise of team members.
• Develop and Optimize Processes by establishing and refining procurement processes to drive efficiency and cost savings.
• Establish and drive organizational consistency and expectations through key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Be outcome-driven delivery by ensuring timely and measurable results across sourcing and supplier management initiatives.
• Support engineering & manufacturing requirements and program timelines for development & production products.
• Drive indirect procurement by aligning procurement strategies with overall business objectives, leveraging extensive industry experience.
• Identify and execute cost reduction projects.
• Negotiate commercial terms and Master Supply Agreements (MSAs).
• Cultivate strong relationships with key suppliers to enhance value and secure competitive advantages and analyze supplier data and identify areas of opportunity for expanding and/or consolidating the ASL.
• Place purchase orders, manage suppliers, and resolve downstream issues with receiving, finance, and accounting.
• Maintain procurement-related master data in the ERP system and support required annual audits.
• Own procurement process cradle-to-grave.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or related disciplines required.
• 8+ years of supply chain experience in progressive roles.
• Experience with technical procurement.
• Effective written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to read drawings and blueprints.
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with leading ERP systems.
• The ability to obtain and maintain an Australian NV2 Security Clearance.

Benefits

Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive, competitive benefits packages available at little to no cost to employees.