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Director, Product Sourcing Engineering

andurilindustriesCosta Mesa, CA

💰 $220,000 – $292,000/yrFull-timeelectricianhandyman

Quick Summary

Director of Product Sourcing Engineering to lead supply chain strategy and manage sourcing teams for a defense technology company.

Skills & Keywords

supply chain managementsupplier negotiationsmanufacturing engineeringteam leadership

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or related technical field.
10+ years experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment specifically in a supply chain or production-related role focused on complex mechanical and/or electrical assembly. At least 5+ years experience in a leadership position.
Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
Ability to travel up to 20%.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
MBA or Master’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or related technical field.
Previous experience in defense, aerospace, automotive, high tech, or another related industry.
Proven leadership in driving and influencing large teams toward common goals.
Strong team player who can adapt to different roles to support team progress, including individual contributor tasks while managing a small team.
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Compensation & Benefits

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ABOUT THE JOB

The Director, Product Sourcing Engineering supports engineering and production teams with the development and execution of sourcing plans. As the Supply Chain Director, this individual will be responsible for managing a team of sourcing engineers and subcontract managers who will be the central point of contact for all supply chain needs in the product development process internally and externally. In this role, you will work with engineering, product program office and the broader production leadership team to support strategic sourcing initiatives and planning in pursuit of program and manufacturing goals, and lead cross-functional projects to achieve cost, quality, and delivery targets.WHAT YOU'LL DO

Develop and implement supply chain strategies that align with overall business goals, aiming for supply continuity, quality, efficiency and cost optimization while enabling the business to scale significantly.
Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers.
Negotiate complex commercial terms with suppliers directly to establish best-in-class pricing, quality, flexibility, delivery, payment, warranty, and service terms.
Collaborate with other supply chain experts across the company to develop and execute supply chain best practices.
Collaborate internally with key cross functional leadership teams (e.g., engineering, program management, finance, business line...etc.) to negotiate the right tradeoffs, solicit cooperation and resolve problems proactively.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall supply chain performance. Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to track supply chain health and drive improvements.
Monitor KPIs, analyze data, and provide regular reports to management on supply chain performance.
Lead and manage a team of supply chain professionals, providing guidance, training, and support. Hire world class talent to continue the rapid expansion of the existing team.
Proactively identify and mitigate potential risks to the supply chain, such as disruptions to supply or changes in market conditions.

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