Senior Buyer, Connected Warfare — Fast-Paced Defense Procurement

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Top-tier benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is hiring a Buyer to join the Connected Warfare Procurement team in Costa Mesa, CA. You will support procurement activities for key programs, manage supplier relationships, and ensure on-time delivery of critical materials and services.

This role offers growth in a fast‑moving, mission‑driven company with opportunities to collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams, tackle supply chain challenges, and drive process improvements.

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.

Responsibilities

• Purchase Order Management: Create, issue, and manage purchase orders to meet production and program needs.
• Supplier Coordination: Maintain relationships with suppliers, monitor performance, and resolve issues related to quality, delivery, and pricing.
• Problem Solving: Quickly resolve supply chain disruptions, delivery delays, and quality issues to keep projects on track.
• Order Tracking: Monitor and expedite orders to meet deadlines and production schedules.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams to align procurement with company goals.
• Data & Process Management: Maintain accurate records, track procurement KPIs, and identify opportunities to streamline processes.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Procurement

Communication

Relocation on-site readiness

Education

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

Tools

Excel

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)

Job description

Anduril Industries is hiring a Buyer to join the Connected Warfare Procurement team in Costa Mesa, CA. You will support procurement activities for key programs, manage supplier relationships, and ensure on-time delivery of critical materials and services.

This role offers growth in a fast‑moving, mission‑driven company with opportunities to collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams, tackle supply chain challenges, and drive process improvements.