Senior Buyer

Anduril Industries; United States; On-site; USD 142,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a senior procurement professional to own end-to-end sourcing and supplier management for cutting-edge defense technologies. You will drive cradle-to-grave procurement, negotiate MSAs and terms, and partner with Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure on-time delivery of critical components.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field and 6+ years in technical procurement or hardware manufacturing, with strong ERP/PLM experience and proven cost-saving results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; required.
• 6+ years of technical procurement, material planning, or direct supply chain management experience; aerospace/defense or hardware manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Experience navigating ERP and PLM systems; able to read technical drawings and BOMs.
• Proven track record negotiating complex contracts and delivering cost savings.
• Strong analytical mindset with bias for action; thrives in deadline-driven environments.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with ability to build trust across internal teams and vendor executives.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end procurement lifecycle from engineering requirements to PO execution and invoice resolution.
• Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing to select best-in-class suppliers for complex components.
• Lead negotiations on pricing, terms, lead times, and MSAs, driving cost reductions.
• Analyze market trends and supplier performance; optimize the Approved Supplier List (ASL).
• Mitigate supply chain risks, drive cross-functional projects to hit quality and delivery KPIs, and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder communication

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP systems

PLM systems

BOM interpretation

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE JOB

As a critical member of our Imaging Supply Chain team, you will bridge the gap between cutting-edge engineering and flawless operational execution. In this role you will strategically shape our supply base, negotiate high-value agreements, and ensure critical components are delivered on time to support next-generation defense technologies. We operate in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment where cross-functional agility is essential.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• End-to-End Procurement Ownership: Drive the complete, cradle-to-grave procurement lifecycle—from early engineering requirements and purchase order execution to invoice resolution with finance.
• Strategic Sourcing & Cross-Functional Alignment: Partner closely with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to identify, evaluate, and select best-in-class suppliers for complex technical components.
• Commercial Negotiation & Cost Optimization: Lead negotiations on pricing, payment terms, lead times, and master service agreements (MSAs) while actively identifying opportunities for cost reduction.
• Supply Base Strategy & Health: Analyze market trends, benchmark supplier performance, and optimize our Approved Supplier List (ASL) through strategic expansion or consolidation.
• Operational Execution & Issue Resolution: Proactively mitigate supply chain risks, lead cross-functional projects to hit quality and delivery KPIs, and quickly resolve downstream receiving or accounting discrepancies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in technical procurement, material planning, or direct supply chain management (aerospace/defense or hardware manufacturing experience is a plus).
• Hands-on experience navigating and managing workflows within modern ERP and PLM systems; comfort reading technical drawings, specifications, or Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Proven track record of negotiating complex contracts and delivering quantifiable cost savings.
• Strong analytical mindset with a bias for action; ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment and adapt quickly to evolving priorities.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills with an innate ability to build trust across both internal engineering teams and external vendor executives.

US Salary Range

$142,000—$188,000 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:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.