# Director, Global Supply Chain Integration (Europe) **Company**: Anduril **Location**: Amsterdam, North Holland **Work arrangement**: hybrid **Experience**: executive **Job type**: full-time **Salary**: €142.000-€212.000 EUR **Category**: Operations **Industry**: Technology **Apply**: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/andurilindustries/jobs/5242979007?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_b74bf43b-b0a ## Description We are seeking an experienced Director, Global Supply Chain Integration 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 - 15+ 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 ## Skills ### Required - strategic sourcing - procurement - supply chain management - contract manufacturing - defense - aerospace - advanced technology industries - European compliance landscape - total cost modeling - should-cost analysis - make-vs-buy assessments - ERP systems - sourcing tools ### Nice to have - defense industry experience - building supplier networks and partnerships in Europe - NPI strategic sourcing experience - foundational understanding of manufacturing processes - strong financial acumen --- Source: [Apply at job-boards.greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/andurilindustries/jobs/5242979007?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)