Global Supply Chain Integration, Japan
Core
Lead global supply chain integration and strategic partnership development for Anduril's expansion into Japan and the Asia-Pacific region, bridging supply chain operations with growth and corporate development.
Role type
Senior Global Supply Chain Integration Lead (Strategic Sourcing & Partnership)
Builds
Regional supply networks, supplier partnerships, and pre-contract strategies for defense technology products in Japan and Asia-Pacific.
Domain
Defense technology, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, electronics, and optics.
Deliverable
client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier qualification, multi-tier supply chain risk management, regulatory compliance (export controls/defense), cross-cultural stakeholder management, financial acumen (TCO/cost modeling), ERP proficiency.
Preferred skills
Japanese Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) experience, New Product Introduction (NPI) strategic sourcing, manufacturing process knowledge.
Technologies
ERP systems, sourcing tools.
Responsibilities
Forge relationships with Japanese industry leaders; shape pre-contract strategy and term sheets; monitor Japan's industrial ecosystem and regulatory developments; lead end-to-end supplier engagement and onboarding; manage supplier performance and capacity planning; serve as primary liaison between engineering/operations and Japanese partners.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic advisory scope.