Senior Buyer, Commercial Hardware Procurement

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Life and disability insurance

Generous time off

Professional Development reimbursement

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

A leading defense technology company is seeking a Senior Buyer to join their Commercial Procurement team in Costa Mesa, CA. The ideal candidate will manage procurement for critical military programs, support supplier relationships, and ensure timely delivery of materials. This role requires 5+ years of related experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supply chain experience, including technical procurement.
• Ability to read technical drawings and blueprints.
• Willingness to relocate to Costa Mesa, CA.

Responsibilities

• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders.
• Maintain supplier relationships and monitor performance.
• Resolve supply chain disruptions and delivery delays.
• Track orders and expedite to meet deadlines.
• Partner with engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Maintain accurate records and procurement KPIs.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation abilities

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)

Job description

Senior Buyer, Commercial Hardware Procurement

Join Anduril Industries as a senior buyer in our Commercial Procurement team. We transform U.S. and allied military capabilities through advanced technology. As a senior buyer, you’ll support procurement for key programs, manage supplier relationships, and ensure on‑time delivery of critical materials and services.

About The Job

We are seeking a highly motivated senior buyer to join our Commercial Procurement team. This position is ideal for someone hungry to grow, eager to learn, and ready to thrive in a high‑growth, mission‑driven company.

What You’ll Do

• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders to meet production and program needs.
• Maintain supplier relationships, monitor performance, and resolve quality, delivery, and pricing issues.
• Resolve supply chain disruptions, delivery delays, and quality issues quickly to keep projects on track.
• Track orders and expedite to meet deadlines and production schedules.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams to align procurement with company goals.
• Maintain accurate records, track procurement KPIs, and identify opportunities to streamline processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or related field.
• 5+ years of supply chain experience, including technical procurement.
• Ability to read technical drawings and blueprints.
• Ability to relocate if not already local to be onsite in Costa Mesa, CA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is a plus.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.

Salary Range

$129,000—$171,000 USD (base salary only; equity grants may be offered).

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you (US roles).
  UK & AUS roles: full cost coverage for medical insurance.
  IE roles: annual contribution toward private health insurance.
• Life and disability insurance coverage for all employees.
• Generous time off with competitive PTO plans and a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave.
• Family Planning & Parenting Support: coverage for fertility treatments, adoption, and gestational carriers.
• Mental Health Resources: free therapy and life coaching 24/7, and additional work‑life services such as legal and financial support.
• Professional Development: annual reimbursement for courses, conferences.
• Commuter Benefits: company‑funded commuter benefits based on 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.

Additional Information

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