Senior Hardware Buyer — Growth & Impact in Defense Tech

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Top-tier benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a highly motivated Senior Buyer to join our Procurement team. You will support procurement for key programs, manage supplier relationships, and ensure on-time delivery of critical materials and services.

In this role, you will create and manage purchase orders, coordinate with suppliers, and partner with engineering and manufacturing to align procurement with program goals. We offer strong growth, a fast-paced environment, and a compensation package that includes

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.

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

Procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical mindset

Education

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

Tools

Excel

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking a highly motivated Senior Buyer to join our Procurement team. You will support procurement for key programs, manage supplier relationships, and ensure on-time delivery of critical materials and services.

In this role, you will create and manage purchase orders, coordinate with suppliers, and partner with engineering and manufacturing to align procurement with program goals. We offer strong growth, a fast-paced environment, and a compensation package that includes