Senior Technical Sourcer, Supply Chain

Sourcer Position 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 operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D 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 driven and experienced Sourcer to join our talent acquisition team, with a specialized focus on building our critical Supply Chain Organization. In this role, you will proactively identify, engage, and nurture top-tier talent across various strategic sourcing, supplier development, and logistics leadership functions to support our fast-paced, innovative environment. You will partner closely with fellow sourcers and recruiters to build robust pipelines for key procurement, supplier industrialization, and logistics program management roles, ensuring we can deliver advanced defense technology at scale and at speed. What You’ll Do Talent Identification: Utilize advanced sourcing techniques, market research, and industry networks to uncover passive and active candidates with expertise in areas such as: Product Sourcing Engineering (focusing on new product introduction, component selection, and technical supplier engagement). Global Sourcing and Category Management (strategic sourcing, cost reduction, supply base optimization across international markets). Supplier Industrialization Engineering (ensuring supplier manufacturing readiness, quality, and scalability for critical components). General strategic sourcing, procurement, contract negotiation, and supply chain analytics. Candidate Engagement: Initiate and develop meaningful relationships with prospective supply chain talent through tailored messaging and personalized communication, effectively conveying Anduril’s mission and the impact of our opportunities. Pipeline Development: Build and maintain robust candidate pipelines for a diverse range of supply chain roles, ensuring a steady flow of high-quality talent for immediate and future hiring needs. Collaboration: Partner effectively with recruiters to understand specific role requirements, strategic procurement goals, and align sourcing strategies with broader operational objectives. Process Improvement: Analyze sourcing metrics and candidate data to refine and optimize sourcing strategies and workflows, contributing to continuous improvement within the talent acquisition function. Required Qualifications Experience: Minimum of 8+ years in sourcing or recruiting, with a proven track record of hiring for complex supply chain, procurement, supplier quality, or logistics roles within high-tech, defense, aerospace, or similarly complex hardware industries. Supply Chain Acumen: Understanding of end-to-end supply chain principles and processes, including strategic sourcing, new product introduction (NPI) procurement, supplier development, technical operations, and global logistics. Familiarity with roles like Product Sourcing Engineers, Global Sourcing Managers, Supplier Industrialization and Engineers. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage, build rapport, and influence candidates and internal stakeholders. Analytical Mindset: Proficient in using data-driven approaches to evaluate sourcing effectiveness and make informed decisions about strategy. Tool Proficiency: Familiarity with applicant tracking systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search techniques, and other sourcing tools. Collaborative Spirit: Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced supply chain environment. Preferred Qualifications Industry Expertise: Proven experience in supply chain or procurement recruitment within startups, defense, aerospace, complex hardware manufacturing, or high-tech industries. Tooling Experience: Expertise using Greenhouse, Gem, various AI tools, and LinkedIn Recruiter. Independent & Proactive: Highly self-sufficient with the ability to work autonomously and take initiative without requiring constant supervision. Resilient & Creative Problem Solver: Demonstrates flexibility in tackling challenges, quickly troubleshooting issues, and devising innovative solutions on the fly. Exceptional Communication: Communicates directly and succinctly, sharing information promptly to foster collaboration. Practices active listening and engages thoughtfully. Strong Sense of Ownership: Takes full accountability for their responsibilities and stays aligned with the business mission. Actively seeks opportunities to enhance company performance, even beyond their explicit role. Low Ego, High Curiosity: Values continuous learning over being right, embraces honest feedback, and views setbacks as opportunities for growth and improvement. US Salary Range $146,000 $194,000 USD The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril’s total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: Benefits At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr Colorwave