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Director, Supply Chain at Anduril | LAYIQ

Develop and implement supply chain strategies that align with overall business goals, aiming for supply continuity, quality, efficiency and cost optimization while enabling the business to scale significantly.
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and drive supplier performance management to ensure compliance with quality, delivery, and cost requirements.
Negotiate (with support from the Global Strategic Sourcing team as needed) complex commercial terms with suppliers directly to establish best-in-class pricing, quality, flexibility, delivery, payment, warranty, and service terms.
Collaborate with other supply chain experts across the company to develop and execute supply chain best practices.
Collaborate internally with key cross functional leadership teams (ex., engineering, program management, finance, MFG Ops...etc.) to negotiate the right tradeoffs, solicit cooperation and resolve problems proactively
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall supply chain performance. Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to track track supply chain health and drive improvements.
Monitor KPIs, analyze data, and provide regular reports to management on supply chain performance.
Lead and manage a team of supply chain professionals, providing guidance, training, and support. Hire world class talent to continue the rapid expansion of the existing team.
Proactively identify and mitigate potential risks to the supply chain, such as disruptions to supply or changes in market conditions.
Optimize material flow systems including warehousing, material handling, and staging/kitting/delivery processes to support production requirements across multiple sites.
Conduct make/buy analysis and vertical integration assessments to determine the most effective manufacturing and sourcing strategies.
Develop innovative inventory solutions and ensure inventory accuracy to balance operational efficiency with program requirements.
Implement and oversee supply base cost management initiatives to drive value and maintain competitive advantage in the defense sector.
Support capture teams with supply chain expertise to strengthen bid responses and proposals for new business opportunities.
Lead strategic source selection processes to identify and qualify suppliers that can meet Anduril's demanding technical and schedule requirements.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, related field (MBA preferred), or equivalent work experience
10+ years of progressive supply chain leadership in aerospace & defense, propulsion, or regulated manufacturing
Strong background in procurement, subcontracts, material planning, and warehouse/inventory operations
Proven ability to negotiate complex agreements and deliver results on cost, schedule, and quality
Experience scaling supply chain organizations during high growth or production ramps
Executive presence with exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
Able to work onsite at our campus in Morrisville, North Carolina
Ability to travel up to 10%
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

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