Global Sourcing Manager, Semiconductor Components (Board & Connectivity)
Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: April 5, 2026
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Job Description:
ABOUT THE JOB The Global Sourcing Manager, Semiconductor
Tactical (Board & Connectivity) is the domain expert for the
semiconductor component commodities for Anduril Industries. This is
a proactive, high-impact role in securing critical components,
materials, and services that power our products. This role will be
responsible for developing new supplier and new sourcing
partnerships that can be incorporated into new products, as well as
existing products to improve their technologies, cost, and quality.
There is broad internal cross functional partnership to evaluate
supplier opportunities, while ensuring commercial agreements,
intellectual property, and statement of works are accurate and well
established prior to pipelining. WHAT YOU'LL DO Develop and execute
commodity strategies for semiconductor components, focusing on cost
reduction, quality improvement, and supply chain resilience
End-to-end responsibility for delivering quality parts, when
needed, at the right cost Act as the sourcing expert for
semiconductor manufacturing Lead RFI/RFQ/RFP and strategic sourcing
process for semiconductor components Own the business relationship
with external Contract Manufacturing and responsible for continuity
of supply, risk management, cost negotiations, and NPI to MP
operation execution Partner with the Engineering team and Contract
Manufacturers to influence technical design specs and customize
product and manufacturing requirements Perform detailed analysis of
quote submissions based on cost breakdown from data. Deep dive into
every element of the supply chain and make data-driven decisions
based on TCO Work closely with cross-functional teams to support
prototype requirements, execute against build milestones, and lead
sourcing activities Influence CM’s manufacturing processes and
CapEx and technology decisions Negotiate key agreements with
suppliers to establish best-in-class pricing, quality, flexibility,
delivery, payment, warranty, and service terms Collaborate
internally, negotiate the right tradeoffs, solicit cooperation and
resolve problems, and advance new supplier or product offerings
Provide strong technical direction within the specific commodities,
by evaluating and guiding product strategy throughout the product
lifecycle Manage and lead the operations effort of developing new
and adaptations of existing technologies for Anduril Develop &
execute commercial agreements to properly reflect the expectations
of project, which include fixed and variable costs, lead-times,
schedules, manufacturing capacities, etc Conduct regular technology
reviews to Executive staff and management Own the supplier
performance management of their respective commodities, which
includes key delivery, quality, cost, and innovation metrics Act as
the primary escalation for their respective commodity REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or
related technical field 3 years of experience in supply chain
commodity management of semiconductor 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 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in mechanical
or electrical engineering Previous experience in defense,
aerospace, automotive, high tech, or related industry Well-versed
in TCO analysis to ensure data-driven analytics tied to component
and supplier selection, in a product-based ecosystem Strategic
thinker, experienced putting together commodities strategy/roadmap
with key engineering stakeholders Proven leadership in driving and
influencing other teams to a common goal. You know how to
effectively communicate and collaborate cross functionally and with
all levels within an organization Can wear different hats and it a
strong team player to help your team move forward. You are fluent
in other cross functional areas to fill gaps and remove roadblocks
when needed Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret
security clearance US Salary Range $129,000 - $171,000 USD The
salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of
compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary
offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience,
education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business
considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in
the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of
Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers
top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: Healthcare
Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
at little to no cost to you. UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of
medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. IE Roles:
We offer an annual contribution toward your private health
insurance for you and your dependents. Additional Benefits Income
Protection : Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all
employees. Generous time off : Highly competitive PTO plans with a
holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available
to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your
own medical needs. Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage
for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and
gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your
partner from planning to parenting. Mental Health Resources: Access
free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life
coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and
financial support, are also available. Professional Development:
Annual reimbursement for professional development Commuter
Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
Retirement Savings Plan US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and
after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. UK & IE Roles: Pension plan
with employer match. AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. The recruiter
assigned to this role can share more information about the specific
compensation and benefit details associated with this role during
the hiring process. Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams
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acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've
observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes
where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job
seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often
attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information. To
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confidence, please keep the following critical points in mind: No
Financial Requests: Anduril will never solicit payment or demand
personal financial details (such as banking information, credit
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