Senior Manager, Global Supply Chain Integration (Europe)
HybridAmsterdam, North Holland, The Netherlands
Job Summary
Drive strategic growth and partnership development by fueling Anduril's European expansion through direct support of growth and corporate development teams. Shape pre-contract strategy by defining scope, developing proposals, and generating term sheets during international capture phases. Build and optimize European supply networks by identifying, qualifying, and onboarding suppliers across diverse commodity categories while mastering multi-tier visibility. Provide expert advisory to European industry partners, guiding their supply chain teams and navigating complex regulatory compliance including REACH, RoHS, and ITAR. Serve as the primary liaison between engineering, operations, and manufacturing partners to bridge cultural boundaries and manage supplier performance.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field
- 8+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing or procurement focused on contract manufacturing, preferably within defense, aerospace, or advanced technology industries
- Demonstrated success negotiating and managing complex manufacturing agreements with European suppliers, with deep understanding of European business culture, negotiation practices, and relationship-building expectations
- Professional fluency in English (written and verbal), with proven ability to navigate cross-cultural communication and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels in both languages
- Regulatory expertise in European compliance landscape (FEFTA, Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equipment, export controls, dual-use technology regulations)
- Broad commodity knowledge spanning electronics, precision manufacturing, materials, optics, sensors, and other defense-relevant categories
- Demonstrated success managing complex supplier relationships and negotiating agreements with Japanese companies
- Strong analytical and financial acumen, including expertise in total cost modeling, should-cost analysis, and make-vs-buy assessments, combined with proficiency in ERP systems and sourcing tools
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, with willingness to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 30–40%) to support supplier engagement, audits, and program requirements
Desired Qualifications
- Past experience in defense industry
- Track record of building supplier networks and partnerships in Europe
- NPI strategic sourcing experience in fast-paced environments
- Foundational understanding of manufacturing processes (e.g., electronics, machining)
- Strong financial acumen, including TCO and cost reduction
- Past experience supporting growth teams or corporate development functions
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