Anduril
Senior Category Manager, Sensors/Mission Systems
$166K–$220K
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Manager · Full-time · Posted Aug 8, 2025
- Experience
- 5+ years; experience in supply chain commodity management of sensors/mission systems manufacturing, and/or sourcing engineering.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or related technical field.
About the job
Develops sourcing strategies and supplier partnerships for sensor and mission-system commodities, ensuring parts meet cost, quality, delivery, and supply-resilience needs.
What you'll do
- Lead sourcing and supplier negotiations, including RFI/RFQ/RFP processes and commercial agreements.
- Partner with engineering and contract manufacturers on product design, manufacturing requirements, and production execution.
- Manage supplier performance, supply continuity, risk, cost, quality, delivery, and innovation.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or related technical field.
- 5+ years of experience in supply chain commodity management of sensors/mission systems manufacturing, and/or sourcing engineering.
- Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
- Ability to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in Costa Mesa, CA.
Nice to have
- Previous experience in defense, aerospace, automotive, high tech, or related industry.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance.
Pay
$166,000 — $220,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
sensors/mission systems, RFI/RFQ/RFP, TCO
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