Anduril
Staff Global Sourcing Manager, Optics
$191K–$253K
Costa Mesa, California, United States · Staff · Full-time · Posted Jun 29, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ 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 managing cost, quality, delivery, and supply resilience across product development and production.
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, supplier performance, and sourcing execution from prototype through production.
- Partner with engineering and cross-functional teams on specifications, manufacturing requirements, supplier selection, and product strategy.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or related technical field.
- 10+ 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
- Previous experience in defense, aerospace, automotive, high tech, or related industry.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance.
Pay
$191,000 — $253,000 USD (base salary)
Tools
RFI/RFQ/RFP, TCO
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