Senior Buyer: Defense Tech & Supply Chain Strategy (Equity)

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 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.