Director of Supply Chain

Join to apply for the Director of Supply Chain role at Anduril Industries . Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI‑powered PROF that turns thousands of data streams into a real‑time, 3‑D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting‑edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion and networking technology to the military in months, not years. About the Job We are seeking a Director of Supply Chain to lead procurement, subcontracts, material flow, inventory and warehousing operations across multiple sites and programs. This senior leadership role has broad responsibility for developing and executing supply‑chain strategies that fuel Anduril’s rapid growth in propulsion. Your expertise will shape the supply chain for one of the most critical propulsiongefüg program in the defense sector, and you will lead cross‑functional projects to achieve cost, quality and delivery targets. As a member of the Supply Chain team, you will be in a matrix reporting structure; reporting directly into Ms. Henne’s Head of Production with dotted‑line responsibilities into the corporate Supply Chain leadership. If you are based in Huntsville, you will be prepared to travel frequently to our McHenry, MS site. What You’ll Do Develop and implement supply‑chain strategies that align with overall business goals, aiming for supply continuity, quality, efficiency and cost optimisation while enabling the business to scale. 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 directly, establishing best‑in‑class pricing, quality, flexibility, delivery, payment, warranty and service terms, with support from the Global Strategic Sourcing team 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 (engineering, program management, finance, business line, etc.) to negotiate trade‑offs, 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 improvement. Monitor KPIsicial data, 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 Abroad, such as disruptions 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 requirementsBN. 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 or a related field (MBA preferred). 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. Deep knowledge of FAR/DFARS, ITAR and defense contracting practices. 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. Ability to travel up to 20%. Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance. Preferred Qualifications MBA or Master’s degree in supply chain, engineering or a related technical field. Previous experience implementing ERP systems as they relate to supply chain (supplier portal, warehouse management system, etc.). Proven leadership leading large teams and driving/influencing other teams to a common goal. Strong team player willing to tackle individual‑contributor tasks while managing a small team. Salary US salary range: $147,000 – $221,000 USD. Compensation may vary based on experience, education and business factors. Highly competitiveobals equity grants are included in most full‑time offers. Benefits US roles: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans at little to no cost. UK & AU roles: Full cost of medical insurance premiums were covered for you and your dependents. IE roles: Annual contribution toward private health insurance for you and dependents. Life树林 and disability insurance for all employees. Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver and wellness leave available. Family planning & parenting support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption and gestational carriers, plus resources to support from planning to parenting. Mental health resources: Free 24/7 therapy, life coaching and additional work‑life services (legal, financial support). Annual reimbursement for professional development. Commuter benefits based on region. Relocation assistance where applicable. Retirement Savings Plan US roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth and after‑tax options. UK tov IE roles: Pension plan with employer match. A US Plan: Superannuation plan. To view Anduril’s candidate data privacy policy, please visit Seniority Level Director Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Management and Manufacturing Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr