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Salary: USD 166,000 - 220,000 / annual
Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Category Manager for Radar to serve as the domain expert for radar commodities and supply chain strategy. This is a high-impact role responsible for developing and executing comprehensive commodity strategies focused on cost reduction, quality improvement, and supply chain resilience.
Key responsibilities include end-to-end ownership of radar component sourcing, developing new supplier partnerships, and managing relationships with contract manufacturers. You will lead RFI/RFQ/RFP processes, conduct detailed total-cost-of-ownership (TCO) analysis, and negotiate strategic agreements with suppliers on pricing, quality, delivery, and service terms. The role requires close collaboration with engineering teams to influence technical design specifications and manufacturing requirements, as well as managing new product introduction (NPI) through manufacturing ramp (MP).
You will conduct regular technology reviews with executive staff, manage supplier performance metrics (delivery, quality, cost, innovation), and serve as the primary escalation point for radar commodity issues. The position involves influencing contract manufacturers' processes, capital expenditure decisions, and technology roadmaps. Success requires strong cross-functional leadership, data-driven decision-making, and the ability to balance competing priorities across engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams.
Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, or related technical field, plus 5+ years of experience in supply chain commodity management, radar manufacturing, or sourcing engineering. Willingness to travel up to 50% and relocate to Costa Mesa, CA is required. Preferred qualifications include a degree in physics or electrical/mechanical engineering, prior defense/aerospace/automotive/high-tech industry experience, expertise in TCO analysis, strategic commodity roadmap development, proven cross-functional leadership, and ability to obtain a U.S. TS/SCI clearance.
