Description
You will lead a team and their strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier development and industrialization efforts to support the company's global operations and manufacturing goals in indirect commodities.
Responsibilities ----------------
Develop and execute global sourcing strategies for indirect commodities to drive cost savings, quality improvements, and supply chain resilience. Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers with strong capabilities in the indirect commodities. Lead supplier negotiations, including pricing, contracts, and long-term agreements. Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to align sourcing strategies with company objectives.
People Management ----------------
Build and lead a high-performing team of strategic sourcing professionals. Scale the team to meet the organisation's fast-paced growth needs, ensuring talent development and retention. Provide mentorship, coaching, and career development opportunities for team members. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and results-driven performance.
Performance & Metrics ----------------------
Track and report key metrics, including cost savings, supplier quality (PPM), on-time delivery, and supplier capacity. Develop and implement scalable processes to improve supplier management and operational efficiency.
Required Qualifications ------------------------
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field. 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing or supplier development roles, with at least 3+ years of people management experience. Experience managing and scaling teams in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment, leading supplier industrialization efforts for NPI and scaling production.
Preferred Qualifications -------------------------
MBA or Master's in a related field. Proven ability to lead supplier industrialization efforts for NPI and scaling production. Proficiency in supplier qualification processes (FAI, PPAP, APQP) and quality management systems (ISO, AS9100). Experience with ERP systems and data analysis tools for cost modeling and performance tracking.
Benefits ------------
Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including comprehensive, competitive benefits package at little to no cost to employees. This ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.