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Salary: USD 166,000 - 220,000 / annual
Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Manager to lead procurement, supply planning, subcontracts, material flow, inventory, and warehousing operations across Lexington and Waltham locations. This role is critical to executing supply chain strategies that support Anduril's rapid growth in the defense sector.
Key responsibilities include:
• Drive Supply Chain Planning & Optimization: Execute supply chain strategies, optimize material flow and inventory management, and monitor KPIs to support scaling operations.
• Lead Strategic Procurement & Supplier Management: Manage critical supplier relationships, drive performance metrics, and lead negotiations for commercial terms ensuring supply continuity, cost effectiveness, and adherence to quality and delivery standards.
• Execute Technical Sourcing & Supplier Qualification: Support make/buy analyses, manage source selection processes, and technically qualify suppliers to meet stringent design, quality, and schedule requirements for complex defense components and systems.
• Proactive Risk Management: Identify, assess, and develop mitigation strategies for supply chain risks and disruptions to ensure resilience and continuity.
• Manage & Develop Supply Chain Talent: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of supply chain professionals, fostering a high-performance environment and ensuring effective execution of team objectives.
Required qualifications include a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field; 8+ years of progressive supply chain experience with at least 3 years in a management or team lead role, preferably in aerospace & defense, propulsion, or regulated manufacturing; strong background in procurement, subcontracts, material planning, and warehouse/inventory operations; knowledge of FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and defense contracting practices; proven ability to lead complex negotiations and deliver on cost, schedule, and quality; experience optimizing supply chain processes during high growth or production ramps; strong communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to travel domestically and internationally; and eligibility to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
