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Senior Global Supply Manager, Sensors and Optics

Anduril· Hardware Operations : OD Imaging Supply Chain : Imaging - Supply Chain
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Waltham, MA$161k - $212kfull-timePosted 6d ago

About the role

Senior Global Supply Manager owning the supply chain outcomes for infrared optics and sensor systems, from supplier identification and negotiation to capacity planning and ramp management, with deep knowledge of infrared optics materials and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

  • Own suppliers end to end. Identify and select sources, run requests for quote, drive input to make-buy decisions, and serve as the commercial and technical owner of the relationship.
  • Negotiate the commercial structure. Draft and negotiate pricing, capacity commitments, lead times, payment, warranty, and service terms. Build toward long-term agreements where they secure capacity.
  • Build the cost model, then use it. Develop should-cost and clean-sheet models, run cost-breakdown analysis on quotes, and drive total cost of ownership across the lifecycle.
  • Secure capacity ahead of ramp. Map supply network lead time and flexibility, place coverage against demand well before it is needed, and resolve capacity gaps before they become schedule problems.
  • Engage engineering before the design locks. Provide DFM feedback and influence specifications using supply intelligence on availability, lead times, and lifecycle health.
  • De-risk the bill of material. Complete risk assessments, qualify alternates and second sources, drive commonality and supplier rationalization, and manage obsolescence.
  • Escalate and clear blockers. Participate in program reviews, triage supply disruptions, and drive supplier issues to conclusion, including executive escalation when warranted.
  • Carry compliance into the sourcing decision. Integrate country of origin, domestic content, export control, and rated order requirements into supplier selection and PO structure.
  • Complete supplier qualification. Own capability and authorization portions of supplier evaluation and coordinate with Supplier Quality Organization.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years across sourcing engineering, commodity management, supplier development, supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, or cost engineering
  • Experience owning supplier relationships that included both technical assessment and commercial negotiation
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and CAD models and assemblies
  • Ability to travel 10-25% of the time for vendor on-site visits
  • Eligible to access export-controlled technical data under United States export control law
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. secret clearance

Skills

Required:Cost modeling

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package available for full-time employees (Healthcare, recovery, and other support)
  • Highly competitive equity grants included in the majority of full-time offers
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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