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Global Sourcing Manager (Defense Procurement)

Applied Intuition
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States$160k - $210kFull-timePosted 7mo ago

About the role

Procurement leadership role focused on strategic sourcing for the Physical AI stack and defense-related hardware, coordinating with Engineering and ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS and related audits.

Responsibilities

  • Develop a long-term strategy and secure cross-functional buy-in
  • Create and execute RFx strategies
  • Lead strategic sourcing for the Physical AI stack, including high-performance GPU clusters, edge-compute modules, and specialized sensors (LiDAR, thermal, and radio) required for autonomous defense platforms
  • Partner with Engineering from the prototyping phase to ensure hardware components meet SWaP-C requirements for ruggedized defense
  • Develop processes in compliance with FAR, DFARS, and corporate policies
  • Ensure readiness and compliance for DCMA Purchasing System Reviews (CPSR)
  • Build strong relationships while negotiating with industry-leading suppliers
  • Reduce cost and increase value
  • Manage internally and externally by influence
  • Lead process improvement projects to maximize efficiency of impact

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in strategic sourcing, commodity management, global supply management, or similar field
  • 2+ years leading Physical AI or Robotics Commodity Procurement: proven experience sourcing high-performance compute (GPUs/FPGA), edge-processing units, or advanced sensing suites (LiDAR, Radar, EO/IR)
  • Expertise with FAR, DFARS, DCMA audits, and CPSR
  • Strong sense of urgency and a strategic mindset
  • Insatiable curiosity and a keen attention to detail
  • Highly efficient executive-level communication skills
  • Exceptional negotiation skills
  • Ability to cut through ambiguity to make concrete and sound decisions
  • Thorough understanding of complex contract structures
  • Ability to rapidly prioritize and execute in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience in DoD, aerospace, and/or defense contracting environments
  • Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain, finance, business, or similar field

Skills

Required:Strategic sourcingRFx strategy developmentContract negotiationFAR/DFARS/DCMA/CPSR complianceHardware aquisition for Physical AISWaP-C awarenessExecutive communication

Benefits

  • base salary, equity, and benefits including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
  • 401k retirement benefits with employer match
  • learning and wellness stipends
  • paid time off
Last updated May 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Applied Intuition

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Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company with the tools, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stacks for creating safe, AI-powered vehicle experiences.

AIAutonomy stacksSelf-Driving SystemSimulationTesting & ValidationVehicle IntelligenceVehicle OSai-infrastructure-and-development
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