Overview Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager for Aircraft Composites leads end-to-end sourcing and supplier partnerships to secure high-quality composite components for Anduril products. You'll collaborate with engineering and contract manufacturers to influence design specs, manage risk, and deliver parts on time and at favorable costs. The role focuses on cost reduction, quality, and supply chain resilience in a fast-evolving defense-tech environment. You will drive strategic sourcing programs and provide data-driven insights to executives, shaping supplier strategy and product outcomes.
Compensation / Benefits- comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- annual professional development reimbursement
- generous PTO and caregiver & wellness leave
- mental health resources access 24/7
- retirement savings options/plans in various regions
- relocation assistance available depending on role eligibility
Responsibilities- Develop and execute commodity strategies for composites focusing on cost reduction, quality, and resilience
- Own end-to-end delivery of quality parts at the right cost and ensure continuity of supply
- Act as the composites sourcing expert for manufacturing and NPI-to-MP operations
- Lead RFI/RFQ/RFP processes and strategic sourcing for composites
- Manage relationships with Contract Manufacturers and negotiate terms including cost, delivery, and quality
- Collaborate with Engineering and Contract Manufacturers to influence design specs and manufacturing requirements
- Analyze quotes with detailed cost breakdowns and perform data-driven supply chain decisions (TCO)
- Support prototypes, build milestones, and cross-functional sourcing activities
- Influence CM manufacturing processes, CapEx, and technology decisions
- Provide strong technical guidance on commodity strategy throughout product lifecycle
- Develop and execute commercial agreements reflecting project costs, lead times, and capacity
- Conduct regular technology reviews for executives
- Own supplier performance management across delivery, quality, cost, and innovation
- Act as primary escalation point for the commodity
Key requirements- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, or related technical field
- 5+ years of experience in supply chain commodity management of composites manufacturing or sourcing engineering
- Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
- Ability to relocate to onsite in Costa Mesa, CA
- Strategic thinkers
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication
- Proven leadership and ability to influence multiple teams
- Composites manufacturing expertise
- Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis and data-driven decision making
- RFx/RFP/RFI process management
