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Director, Supply Chain

Anduril· Manufacturing : Aerostructures Production : Aerostructures Production
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Morrisville, NC$170k - $226kFull-timePosted 3w ago

About the role

Senior leadership role to lead product sourcing engineering, procurement, material flow, inventory, and warehousing for the North Carolina Composites group, developing and executing supply chain strategies to support Anduril’s rapid growth in composites.

Responsibilities

  • 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 complex commercial terms with suppliers to establish best-in-class pricing, quality, flexibility, delivery, payment, warranty, and service terms (with support from Global Strategic Sourcing as needed).
  • 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 (e.g., engineering, program management, finance, MFG Ops) to negotiate 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 KPIs to 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 for rapid team expansion.
  • Identify and mitigate potential supply chain risks such as disruptions or market condition changes.
  • Optimize material flow systems including warehousing, material handling, and staging/kitting/delivery across multiple sites.
  • Conduct make/buy analyses and vertical integration assessments to determine 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 maintain competitive advantage in defense.
  • Support capture teams with supply chain expertise to strengthen bid responses and proposals.
  • Lead strategic source selection processes to identify and qualify suppliers meeting demanding technical and schedule requirements.

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

Skills

Required:Supply chain leadershipSupplier relationship managementNegotiation

Benefits

  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (health, recovery, and related support)
Last updated Sep 30, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Anduril

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