Manager, Procurement

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. ABOUT THE JOB 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. As the Procurement lead, this individual will be responsible for managing a team of buyers through the use of key metrics to quantitatively evaluate supplier performance. Successful execution of this role will ensure procured material supports the rapid needs of both engineering development programs production planning requirements in alignment with strategic sourcing initiatives. WHAT YOU’LL DO 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. Drive organizational consistency and expectations through key performance indicators (KPIs). Support engineering manufacturing requirements and program timelines for development production products. Identify and execute cost reduction projects. Negotiate commercial terms and Master Supply Agreements (MSAs). 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. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or related disciplines required. 5+ 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 US Person Status is required, as this position needs to access export-controlled data US Salary Range $99,000 $131,000 USD The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. UK AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. Additional Benefits Income Protection : Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. Generous time off : Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. Family Planning Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility tre ... (truncated, view full listing at source)