Senior Buyer

Anduril Industries, Inc.; Waltham (IL); On-site; USD 142,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a senior procurement professional to own the end-to-end supply chain lifecycle for mission-critical components. You will strategize supplier selection, negotiate MSAs, and drive cost optimization while coordinating with Engineering and Manufacturing to meet tight timelines.

Join a fast-paced defense tech environment where you will manage supplier performance, mitigate risks, and ensure on-time delivery of high-value hardware for next-generation systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 6+ years in technical procurement, material planning, or direct supply chain management (aerospace/defense or hardware manufacturing experience a plus).
• Hands-on experience with ERP and PLM systems; comfortable reading drawings, specifications, or BOMs.
• Proven track record of negotiating contracts and delivering cost savings.
• Strong analytical mindset with bias for action in deadline-driven environments.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Procurement Ownership: cradle-to-grave lifecycle from engineering requirements to PO execution and invoice resolution.
• Strategic Sourcing & Cross-Functional Alignment: partner with Engineering and Manufacturing to select best-in-class suppliers.
• Commercial Negotiation & Cost Optimization: lead pricing, terms, lead times, MSAs and cost reduction opportunities.
• Supply Base Strategy & Health: analyze market trends and optimize the Approved Supplier List (ASL).
• Operational Execution & Issue Resolution: mitigate risks and drive cross-functional projects to hit KPIs.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Supplier management

ERP/PLM systems

BOM reading

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ERP software

PLM software

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.

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