Principal Global Sourcing Manager, Battery Pack (High Voltage Systems)
Core
Domain expert for battery commodities, securing critical components and materials to power Anduril's defense systems.
Role type
Principal Global Sourcing Manager (Battery Pack/High Voltage Systems)
Builds
Battery manufacturing supply chain, new supplier partnerships, and contract manufacturing operations for defense products.
Domain
Defense technology / High-voltage battery systems
Required skills
Commodity strategy development, end-to-end sourcing execution, RFI/RFQ/RFP management, contract negotiation, TCO analysis, supplier performance management, cross-functional technical collaboration, NPI to MP execution
Preferred skills
Electrical/electronics engineering background, defense/aerospace/automotive industry experience, strategic roadmap planning, cross-functional leadership
Technologies
Lattice OS, AI-powered operating systems, sensor fusion, computer vision, networking technology
Responsibilities
Develop and execute commodity strategies for batteries focusing on cost reduction and supply chain resilience; Lead strategic sourcing processes including RFI/RFQ/RFP; Own business relationships with external contract manufacturers; Perform detailed cost breakdown analysis and TCO evaluation; Negotiate key agreements with suppliers; Manage supplier performance metrics; Provide technical direction within battery commodities; Conduct technology reviews for executive staff.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
