Senior Category Manager, Sensors/Mission Systems
Core
Domain expert for sensor/mission systems commodities, securing critical components and services to power Anduril's defense products.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Global Sourcing Manager)
Builds
Sensors, mission systems, and contract manufacturing for defense/military applications
Domain
Defense technology / Aerospace / Sensors
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
commodity strategy, supply chain resilience, RFI/RFQ/RFP management, cost negotiation, TCO analysis, supplier performance management, technical design influence
Preferred skills
physics/electrical/mechanical engineering background, defense/aerospace industry experience, strategic roadmap development, cross-functional leadership
Technologies
Lattice OS, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion
Responsibilities
Develop commodity strategies for cost reduction and quality improvement; lead strategic sourcing processes; manage business relationships with contract manufacturers; negotiate key supplier agreements; conduct technology reviews for executive staff; manage supplier performance metrics
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC