Senior Hardware Buyer — Growth, Impact & Equity in Defense Tech

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, is seeking a Senior Buyer to join our Procurement team in the United States. 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 high-growth, mission-driven environment, with cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams to align procurement with company goals and KPIs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or related field.
• 4+ years of supply chain experience, including technical procurement.
• Ability to read technical drawings and blueprints.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) is a plus.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders to meet production and program needs.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers, monitor performance, and resolve issues related to quality, delivery, and pricing.
• Quickly resolve supply chain disruptions, delivery delays, and quality issues to keep projects on track.
• Monitor and expedite orders 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.

Skills

Strong organizational

Time-management

Excellent communication

Negotiation abilities

Analytical mindset

Education

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

Tools

Excel

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, is seeking a Senior Buyer to join our Procurement team in the United States. 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 high-growth, mission-driven environment, with cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams to align procurement with company goals and KPIs.