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
We are seeking an experienced Senior Global Strategic Sourcing Manager to oversee contract manufacturers and broader supply chain needs in Taiwan and/or South Korea for the New Product Introduction (NPI) and volume production of Anduril products. This role is critical in managing supplier relationships and is integral in the deployment of our innovative products.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies for contract manufacturing in Taiwan, and/or South Korea ensuring alignment with Anduril’s NPI and production goals.
- Build and maintain strong, strategic relationships with contract manufacturers in country to ensure they meet Anduril's standards for quality, cost, and delivery.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Supply Chain teams across Anduril, Engineering, Quality, and Program Management teams, to drive successful product launches.
- Manage the end-to-end supplier selection process for NPI, from initial market research to supplier qualification and final onboarding.
- Negotiate contracts and commercial terms to secure optimal outcomes for Anduril, including intellectual property rights, indemnities, payment terms, and scalability for production.
- Utilize data-driven approaches to manage supplier performance, ensuring continuous improvement in quality, cost, responsiveness, and innovation.
- Anticipate and mitigate risks related to manufacturing capacity, lead times, and geopolitical factors within the supply chain.
- Monitor the contract manufacturing landscape in Taiwan and/or South Korea to adapt sourcing strategies and maintain competitiveness in rapidly changing environments.
- Be flexible to support local/in-country supply chain responsibilities as needed that may be outside of strategic sourcing scope.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or related technical field or demonstrated experience through prior work history; advanced degree or professional certifications preferred.
- Proven experience managing both large and small contract manufacturers for high-tech products, with a deep understanding of NPI processes and operations in Asia, particularly Taiwan and/or South Korea.
- Strong background in sourcing mechanical and electronic components, with an emphasis on complex assemblies.
- Local to Taipei, Taiwan and ability to travel extensively to supplier sites and work across different time zones to match operational schedules.
- Fluency in Mandarin and proficiency in English.
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent negotiation skills with a proven track record of managing contracts and enhancing supplier collaboration and performance.
- Solid understanding of procurement and inventory management systems, ideally with experience in Oracle or similar ERP platforms.
- Exceptional cross-functional teamwork and communication skills to liaise with international teams.
Healthcare Benefits
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:
- 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 treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
- Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
- Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
- Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan
- US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
- UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
- AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.
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