Global Sourcing Manager, PCB/PCBA
Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: April 4, 2026
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Job Description:
ABOUT THE JOB The Global Sourcing Manager, PCB/PCBA is the
domain expert for the PCB/PCBA 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 PCB/PCBA and
subassemblies, 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 PCB/PCBA and subassemblies manufacturing Lead
RFI/RFQ/RFP and strategic sourcing process for PCB/PCBA and
subassemblies 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
category management of printed circuit board assembly and
electronics 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 electrical or mechanical 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. TS 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 Anduril is committed to
maintaining the integrity of our Talent 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 ensure your safety and help you
navigate your job search with 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 card numbers, or social security
numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate
recruitment is entirely free for candidates. Please always verify
communications: Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from
one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com
address. Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency
for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their
agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the
agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com .
Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach: If you receive any
communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors,
or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the
sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal
information or clicking on links. What to Do If You Suspect Fraud:
Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach
claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to
contact@anduril.com . Your proactive caution is invaluable in
protecting your personal information and upholding the security and
trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts. Data Privacy To view
Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit
https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/ .
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