Senior Category Manager, Mechanical

Anduril Industries(5 months ago)

Costa Mesa, CA, California, United StatesOnsiteFull TimeSenior$128,000 - $192,000Strategic Sourcing

About this role

The Senior Category Manager, Mechanical at Anduril is the domain expert responsible for sourcing and securing mechanical commodities (e.g., machining, casting, stamping) that power the company's products. This senior role develops supplier relationships and sourcing strategies to improve cost, quality, and supply resilience while partnering closely with engineering and cross-functional teams. The position also ensures commercial agreements, IP, and statements of work are properly established and supports transitions from NPI to mass production.

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Required Skills

Commodity Strategy
Strategic Sourcing
Supplier Management
Contract Negotiation
Cost Analysis
TCO Analysis
Risk Management
Manufacturing
Mechanical Casting
NPI Management

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Related Technical Field
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Metallurgical/Materials Engineering (Preferred)
U.S. TS Clearance (Ability To Obtain)

About Anduril Industries

anduril.com

Anduril Industries is an American defense technology company that builds AI-powered hardware and software to modernize U.S. and allied military capabilities. Its core offering centers on Lattice, an autonomous command-and-control platform, paired with integrated sensors and unmanned systems (drones, ground and maritime vehicles) that provide persistent, automated sensing, decision support, and force protection. Anduril focuses on rapid iteration and systems integration—delivering end-to-end solutions for defense and homeland security customers seeking modern, scalable autonomy and situational awareness.