Associate Director, Global Supply Chain Integration (Europe)

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director of Global Supply Chain 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 Europe, 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 European expansion by directly supporting growth and corporate development teams as we forge relationships with industry leaders across the UK and Continental Europe
• 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 UK/EU 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 European 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 national security supply chain requirements

Provide Expert Advisory & Support

• Guide European 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 European regulations (REACH, RoHS, ITAR, dual-use goods, sanctions, export controls)
• 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 UK/European 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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field
• 12+ 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 European suppliers, with deep understanding of European business culture, negotiation practices, and relationship-building expectations.
• Professional fluency in English (written and verbal), with proven ability to navigate cross-cultural communication and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels in both languages.
• Regulatory expertise in European compliance landscape (FEFTA, Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equipment, export controls, dual-use technology regulations)
• 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, including expertise in total cost modeling, should-cost analysis, and make-vs-buy assessments, combined with proficiency in ERP systems and sourcing tools.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, with willingness to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 30–40%) to support supplier engagement, audits, and program requirements.
• Ability to work across international timezones with U.S. partners