Buyer, Commercial Hardware Procurement

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Costa Mesa, CA · Hardware Operations : Supply Chain : Procurement

Seeking a Buyer for Commercial Hardware Procurement to manage purchase orders, supplier relationships, and ensure on-time delivery of critical materials and services for defense technology programs. Requires 2+ years of supply chain experience, technical procurement, and ability to read technical drawings.

What you'd actually do

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

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or related field
  • 2+ years of supply chain experience
  • technical procurement
  • Ability to read technical drawings and blueprints
  • Ability to relocate to Costa Mesa, CA

Nice to have

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

What the JD emphasized

  • technical procurement
  • Ability to read technical drawings and blueprints