Senior Buyer

Swarmer; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Comprehensive benefits package

Career growth

Impactful work

Job summary

Swarmer, a defense tech company in the US, seeks a Senior Buyer to maintain the US supply chain, manage procurement for the R&D team, and coordinate cross-location shipments. This hybrid Austin role reports to the Head of Procurement and emphasizes precision, stock control, and supplier negotiation.

The successful candidate will coordinate with engineering and logistics, ensure accurate ERP asset accounting, and uphold inventory and delivery standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of procurement experience and end-to-end supply chain exposure.
• Experience managing US procurement and regional supplier relationships.
• Knowledge of stock control and inventory management principles.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management capabilities.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills, English professional proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Maintain US supply chain operations with occasional EU support.
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers for cost efficiency and quality.
• Maintain optimal stock levels and ensure timely replenishment.
• Create and manage purchase orders.
• Monitor inventory movements and warehouse balances.
• Process stock operations for R&D teams.
• Ensure accurate asset accounting in the ERP system.
• Oversee logistics, transportation, and delivery coordination.
• Monitor supplier performance and contract compliance.

Skills

Procurement

Supply chain

Stock control

Negotiation

Vendor management

ERP systems

Communication skills

English proficiency

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Swarmer develops software that makes drones autonomous and allows them to operate together, in large, coordinated teams — no pilots needed. Our technology has been battle-tested in Ukraine— the world’s most intense proving ground for drone warfare.

In March 2026, we became the first Ukrainian defense startup to go public on NASDAQ, following a $15M Series A — the largest investment in a Ukrainian defense tech company since the start of the war.

Working at Swarmer means operating at the intersection of engineering rigor and frontline reality. The problems and environments are complex, and the stakes are very real. We built this software to enable democratic nations to defend themselves.

If you are motivated by building resilient systems that matter and by seeing the direct impact of your work, you’ll find purpose here.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for a highly organized Senior Buyer to maintain supply chain operations in the US. This is a hybrid role based in Austin, reporting to the Head of Procurement. The successful candidate will be responsible for purchasing goods for the R&D team, maintaining optimal stock levels, ensuring accurate asset accounting within the ERP system, and coordinating shipments between our locations. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to coordinate cross-functional activities to ensure smooth supply chain operations.

What you'll do:

• Maintain supply chain operations in the US, with occasional support for EU operations

• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to ensure cost efficiency and quality standards

• Maintain optimal stock levels and ensure timely replenishment

• Create and manage purchase orders

• Monitor inventory movements and warehouse balances

• Process stock operations for the R&D team

• Ensure accurate asset accounting and data management within the ERP system

• Oversee logistics operations, including transportation and delivery coordination

• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with contractual terms

You’ll be a good fit if you have:

• Proven experience in procurement (3+ years) and supply chain

• Experience managing procurement within the US

• Understanding of stock control and inventory management principles

• Good negotiation and vendor management skills

• Excellent organizational and analytical skills

• Strong communication skills

• English – professional working proficiency
  

Would be an advantage:

• Experience in tech / electronics / hardware procurement

• Knowledge of US import/export regulations

• Experience in logistics

What you’ll get:

• Direct impact in a high-stakes industry where your work enables autonomous systems used on the ground

• Opportunities for professional growth

• The ability to influence and improve processes

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

• Flexible hybrid work options

• A straightforward, no-bureaucracy culture

How’s the hiring process going:

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Please note that, as a leading defense tech company, we take operations security seriously and may need to perform additional background checks as part of our hiring process. We will do so in accordance with all applicable US laws and regulations and safeguard your data in the process.