Anduril
Senior Global Sourcing Manager, Sensors/Optics
$166K–$220K
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Manager · Full-time · Posted Aug 8, 2025
- Experience
- 5+ years in supply chain commodity management of sensors/optics manufacturing, and/or sourcing engineering.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or related technical field.
About the job
Leads global sourcing for sensor and optics commodities, securing suppliers and components while improving cost, quality, delivery, and supply-chain resilience.
What you'll do
- Develop commodity strategies and lead sourcing processes, supplier negotiations, and commercial agreements for sensors/optics.
- Manage contract manufacturer relationships, supply continuity, risk, and execution from new product introduction through mass production.
- Partner with engineering and cross-functional teams on technical specifications, prototype milestones, supplier performance, and manufacturing decisions.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of experience in supply chain commodity management of sensors/optics 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
- Experience in defense, aerospace, automotive, high tech, or a related industry.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance.
Pay
$166,000 — $220,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
sensors/optics, RFI/RFQ/RFP, TCO
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